Companion - San Diego

Companion Job Description

Companions accompany clients throughout the day to provide structure, safety, and support in various environments to support them in staying regulated, safe and living a life of recovery. As part of this process, companions continually consult with case managers to monitor and adapt the client's safety, mental health needs, and recovery plans.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing 9-24hrs of client care
• Accompanying client throughout the day to provide structure, safety, and support in various environments
• Care coordination and communication with treatment providers and family members, in conjunction with a case manager
• Consistent accountability in emotional management and regulation skills
• Building and implementing life skills
• Establishing healthier communication skills
• Development of recovery and wellness-related activities and healthy outlets
• Medication management
• MUST have a valid driver's license and be willing to transport clients if/when needed

We do our best to schedule everyone regularly, but it's important to understand that hours can fluctuate depending on things like client demand, coverage needs, or seasonal changes. There may be times when hours are reduced, so we encourage team members to have/ maintain other gainful employment. This is a W-2 position. This is an on call/ as needed position.