Residential Technician in substance use disorder treatment agency

Sunrise Center is actively seeking a residential tech for the female residential technician unit to support residential treatment facility for individuals with substance use disorders. The position is part-time covering a range of shifts. We are a 24/7 365 facility and the residential technicians are a crucial part of our team in supporting the day to day operations of the agency.

Purpose of Position: Protect the safety, well-being, integrity and mission of the Sunrise Centre residents. Oversees and monitors the daily activities as outlined within our policies and procedures.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one year working experience in a client or customer-focused environment. Must be able to take supervision and direction, possess an aptitude in written and oral communication, and be computer literate. Familiarity with the 12-Step Study and/or substance abuse treatment preferred. CPR/First Aid certification preferred. Some medical terminology preferred.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and supervision of detoxification and residential clients
• Maintain client safety through observing and reporting client behaviors, communications, interactions and physical status
• Perform or monitor drug testing when necessary
• Monitor client’s vital signs for withdrawal signs/symptoms, record, and report to nursing or medical staff as needed
• Administer medications as ordered by the nursing staff following defined protocol
• Troubleshoot discrepancies identified in medication setup as compared to the Medication Administration Record
• Determine appropriate documentation for incidents  Write reports as required
• Maintain unit milieu and provides for a safe and secure environment
• Check for contraband in the possession of clients
• Interact professionally with resident clients and their support people
• Plan and facilitate 12-Step Study, in-house Alcoholic Anonymous preparatory meetings, recreation, independent study and social group activities
• Ensure housekeeping duties are completed by clients
• Complete regularly scheduled client head count sheet
• File paperwork as necessary in medical record system
• Enforce Sunrise Centre rules
• Assist clients with their immediate needs, room assignments, buddies, introductions and general assistance appointments
• Assist clinical staff to ensure that the client treatment needs are appropriately being met
• Document own observations of all client progress, actions taken, services provided, and client participation as well as general observations during shift
• Participate in all staff meetings, training sessions and approved in-service education
• Achieve a clear understanding of policies and procedures, client’s rights, trauma informed care, and emergency procedures
• Participate in mandatory in-service trainings
• Support the mission of Sunrise Centre by treating every client and colleague with respect and dignity and without discrimination of any kind
• Maintain and adheres to confidentiality
• Demonstrate competence in cultural issues that impact the lives of clients, including consideration of age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, and socioeconomic status

Special Skills/Requirements:

• Operate general office machines, including but not limited to, computer, electronic health record, email, scanner, printer, fax, copier, and telephone
• Take and record vital signs
• Handle medications and determine safe administration following defined protocol
• Able to administer and interpret a Preliminary Breath Test and urinalysis drug test screen

Physical Demands:

• Accept some risk to communicable diseases
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to perform repetitive motions using a keyboard infrequently
• Able to stand for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs, stoop or bend
• Possess an ability to work comfortably as a team player and thrive in a fast paced environment which requires handling stressful situations and strong emotional interactions with clients
• Able to communicate calmly and effectively with multiple persons seeking service at one time, also selects appropriate timing and methods for communication
• Able to remain calm in a medical emergency and summon help as needed
• Accept responsibility for own actions, follows policies and procedures, meets commitments
• Able to work cooperatively with all staff and persons served; treats others with respect and promotes a positive work environment
• Able to remain alcohol and drug free in the workplace and pass a drug or alcohol screen and background check at any time before and during employment

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.50 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Can you pass a drug screen?

Work Location: In person