Assessment Center Attendant

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a full-time non-exempt Assessment Center Attendant for our organization. The Assessment Center Attendant will be responsible for general operation of the Assessment Center/Detox unit and client intakes at New Directions' Regional Opportunity Center.  The Attendant will observe clients taking medication, coordinate client movement and appointments, maintain records, make sure that the unit is clean, and function as a liaison with VA services, outreach personnel, and clinical staff.  We are looking for an energetic and outgoing individual to be a part of our team. Responsibilities will include the following:

Job Duties:

• Complete walkthrough of the unit, checking the status of residents upon arrival and taking reports from outgoing shift.
• Log in all medications and place in client/resident trays.
• Identify and log all tracking medications. Identify and log all controlled medications, securing them in the locked box.
• Conduct scheduled walkthroughs recording an accurate count of clients in the unit.
• Complete all client intakes and assign clients to beds.
• Keep client information board up-to-date and accurate.
• Conduct and observe all breathalyzer tests and urine drops, logging results in appropriate log books and reporting all positive tests to Case Management.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and scheduled trainings.
• Follow all policies and procedures as written.
• Ensure general security of detox unit and safety of all clients.
• Complete some Outreach duties as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Basic computer word processing skills
• 1 year of experience in field of alcohol and drug abuse
• Detox Experience Prefered

New Directions is a well established long-term, residential care, substance abuse, and mental health organization.  Founded in 1992, the agency offers a comprehensive set of services for homeless male and female veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Please visit our site at www.ndvets.org for more information.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans which are 100% paid by employer. We also offer supplemental insurance, 10 paid holidays, discount entertainment tickets, credit union services, paid time off, 403b retirement account w/employer match and company sponsored events.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Please send your resume and a copy of your driving record printout via fax to:

New Directions, Inc.     

Attn: Human Resources Dept.

11303 Wilshire Blvd., Bldg. 116

Los Angeles, CA 90073

Fax: (310)626-9740

Email: hr@ndvets.org