On-Call Subacute Technician

Central City Concern is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to single adults and families in the Portland metro area who are impacted by homelessness, poverty and addictions. We hire people that are skilled and passionate to meet our mission to end homelessness through outcome-based strategies which support personal and community transformation.  

Hooper Detox provides both 24/7 inpatient and outpatient withdrawal management and stabilization services for people seeking treatment for substance use disorders. Many of the staff at Hooper are in recovery themselves and have experienced the challenges that come with withdrawal and early stabilization. They serve as reminders that recovery is possible and often provide the first rays of hope for the long journey ahead.

This position provides support for the Nursing staff in caring for and monitoring of patients during the Subacute detoxification process. On Call employees must work at least two (2) shifts per month to remain active on payroll.

Schedule: Shifts can be offered from Sunday - Saturday at the following times: 6:45am-3:15pm, 2:45pm-11:15pm or 10:45pm-7:15am

Location: Hooper Detoxification Stabilization Center (1535 N Williams Ave. Portland, OR 97227)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must read and write and have legible handwriting.
• Current CPR certification prior to start.
• Knowledge of computer skills.
• Preferred two years experience in the chemical dependency field.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• Preferred vital sign experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish, Russian) preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, TB test and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
• The OAR prohibits A&D program staff from having within the previous 3 years a DUI conviction or diversion, a felony conviction, or a conviction under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
• Ability to adhere to Central City Concern’s drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb stairs several times a day.
• Knowledge of and physical ability to restrain a combative patient or ability to be trained.
• Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and patients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, life-styles and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support in maintaining a calm, quiet and orderly subacute environment by utilizing verbal and physical de-escalations skills.
• Attend RN shift report when requested. Give shift report to the on-coming staff.
• Work closely with the RN during admissions process to facilitate a time and procedure effective admission for each patient upon their arrival to the subacute area.
• Provide each patient admitted with appropriate information and program orientation.
• Assist RN by taking patient’s vital signs as requested, record and chart per procedure during medication pass. Inform nursing staff of any unusual vital signs.
• Open and close showers, turn phones and lights on and off at their designated times.
• Chart on patients at least once per shift.
• Restock supplies for patients and staff as needed.
• Do bed check census on night shift. Make rounds of dorm areas, day room and restrooms/monitor patients.
• Keep work area sanitized, clean and neat. Sanitize mattresses; make beds and clean bed stands when needed.
• Provide patient support while in subacute program for group, acupuncture and meal participation.
• Report and document incidents as described in policies and procedures.
• Monitor patient and chart patient activities.
• Complete patient count during scheduled intervals of shift.
• Inventory, was, sort, store and distribute patients clothing.
• Keep and maintain an adequate supply of linens
• Follow procedures for the disinfecting and sanitizing of laundry items.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.

DESCRIPTION OF OTHER DUTIES

• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate basic knowledge and intervention skills in working with chemically dependent patients. Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude.
• Ability to work with peers and patients in groups and individually. Ability to work as a team member and to establish priorities.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to manage time and meet deadlines. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to take vital signs which include blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature or the desire and ability to learn.
• Knowledge of de-escalation methods or ability to be trained.
• Knowledge of and physical ability to restrain a combative patient or ability to be trained.
• Must have the desire to relate effectively with the chemically dependent person as they detox.

This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the position.

As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.

Central City Concern is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.