Program Coordinator

Position Summary:

Person in this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Administrative supervision and scheduling of counselors, facilitators and counselor technicians assigned to the program;
• Monitor the adherence to the policies and procedures of the program;
• Conduct monthly quality assurance reviews of the treatment case files to ensure compliance with program standards;
• Facilitate educational groups, family groups and assist clients of the program;
• Responsible for ensuring facility compliance with health, fire, safety and other regulatory standards;
• Mediate client issues that cannot be appropriately resolved at the program level;
• Ensure that the agency systems for collecting statistical data necessary for program evaluation, planning, justification and staff training are collected as required;
• Fill in for counselors during times they may be unavailable due to illness, training, etc.;
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports as requested;
• Assist and monitor data collection and statistical reporting and complete Quality Improvement reports as requested;
• Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested;
• Perform the duties of any Counselor when needed, to include but not limited to: individual and group counseling, case management, and required documentation;
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Alcohol and Drug Certification in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is required at time of hire;

Education:

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Preferred fields include Psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling and Criminology).
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience and Competencies:

• Experience consisting of a minimum two (2) years of experience providing alcohol and/or drug treatment or recovery services;
• One (1) year experience in supervision/management;
• Certification in Clinical Supervision is preferred;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion;
• Ability to work well in a team environment;
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality;

• Professional appearance and demeanor;
• Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served;
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR);
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from LEIE, MSIL, and EPLS;
• Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required;
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Fresno County Credentialing; and
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
• As mandated by the State of California those employees who work at Residential, Outpatient, Sober Living, provide Mental Health Services, or Transitional Living Facilities must be fully vaccinated by September 30, 2021. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly.
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon
successful completion of a pre-employment drug test,
pre-employment physical and criminal background check.