What are the responsibilities and job description for the CD Technician (El Paso) position at HOMEWARD BOUND INC?
- To maintain client contact, provide emotional support in times of stress, help enhance the client's therapeutic leisure and social skills, and through skills which may include self-disclosure, (e.g., "here is what happened to me and what I did about it"), help to motivate the client to a life of recovery and abstinence from drug and alcohol addiction.
- Notify Nursing Staff and/or Counselor in the event of a crisis.
- Participate in the Admission process as directed and orient the client to the unit.
- Interact with clients and participate in the process of blocking AMA departures.
- Duplicate and collate materials to be used by staff and clients in treatment.
- Inform the counselor of significant interactions with client and/or family members on an Incident Report Form or other communication system as directed.
- Housekeeping (cleaning restrooms, taking out the trash, sanitizing rooms, etc.)
- Vital sign checks under the supervision of a nurse
- Bed/Head checks
- Any other task assigned by supervisor.
- High School or GED required
- Must have reliable transportation and
- If in a program of substance recovery, must have at least one (1) year continuous sobriety.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:
- Possess good oral and written communication skills.
- Observes client confidentiality requirements.
- Adhere to facility Policies and Procedures.
- Demonstrate good interpersonal relationship skills with clients and staff members.
- Performs assigned duties and responsibilities in a timely manner.
- Possesses the ability to control problem situations in a calm and directive manner.
- Possesses the ability to establish and maintain a rapport with the clients.
- Possesses the ability to motivate, confront, and self-disclose in an appropriate manner.
- Demonstrate warmth, realness and empathy.
Willing to upgrade knowledge and skills through continued education and training.
