SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
· California Driver’s license with insurable DMV driving record.
· Two (2) years of sobriety, if recovering.
· Registered or certified as an alcohol drug counselor/technician.
· Experience working in detox/residential treatment settings.
· Experience working in the field of addiction.
· Knowledge of EHR preferred.
· Attention to detail and ability to be thorough and accurate.
· Able to work both individually and part of a team.
· Demonstrates ability to hand multiple tasks simultaneously and ability to work independently and creatively.
DAILY DUTIES: Reporting to the agency’s Program Director, Technician is responsible for the following:
· Reports to Program Director, or designee.
· Facilitates client’s daily activities including wake up, supervision, assistance with meal service, laundry, etc.
· Transports clients to and from necessary appointments and activities.
· Observes and monitors client behavior and intervenes as needed, based on individual client treatment plan, program schedule and house needs.
· Facilitates assigned groups/meetings/activities per program schedule.
· Documents observations and milieu interventions in client records (minimum of one entry per 8-hour shift).
· Coordinates treatment milieu with other counseling staff (via client record, staff communication, and treatment meetings).
· Maintain shift log including summary of shift events.
· Ensures transportation safety by conducting vehicle inspections and following safety rules.
· Supervise clients with self-administration of client’s mediation, only after training is provided.
· Ensure physical safety and security of the facility by conducting regular house checks.
· Search all items that are brought into the facility and appropriately itemize and secure client valuables.
· Assist with client intakes and welcome.
· Facilitate client discharges.
· May provide one-to-one supervision for any client at risk, as directed by supervisor or designee.
· Understands and follows emergency procedures according to program policy.
· In the absence of a chef, will prepare/cook meals, portion servings, clean dishes, and kitchen area. Label any leftover food.
· Conducts UA drug screen collection and follows appropriate protocols.
· Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Program Director.
POSITION COMPETENCY:
· Professionalism- Displays respect and sensitivity for others, regardless of position, gender, sex, religion, or race.Always maintains professional demeanor. Maintains appropriate boundaries. Abides by confidentiality/HIPPAA guidelines.
· Communication- Responds to emails and voicemails in timely manner.
· Relationship skills- builds good rapport with everyone at all levels of the organization. Having collaborative relationships to achieve company’s long-term goals. Displays empathy and tolerates different viewpoints.
· Teamwork- Displays respect and openness to other’s views. Works to build and maintain a positive team environment. Displays ability to compromise when trying to find different solutions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overnight shift
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person