Residential Technician in female unit of substance use disorder treatment

Sunrise Center is seeking a female Residential Technician 24-32 hours per week to support the female unit of our 41 bed residential treatment facility for individuals with substance use disorders. 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. In addition to the hourly rate range, Sunrise Centre provides the additional Direct Care Wage hourly rate from the state until the state determines otherwise (this is an added 3.80 per hour on top of hourly wage for direct care workers).

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

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• Can you pass a drug screen?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $19