Direct Care Technician - Female Transitional Living Program

The Orenda Center of Wellness outpatient services program is currently hiring for the women's 24/7 transitional living program. We are looking for qualified candidates to become direct care technicians (DCT) that will work with our female clientele located at the women's house in Frederick. This program provides substance use treatment with transitional living for up to 16 women at a time transitioning from their completed inpatient services stay. The DCT will be responsible for ensuring client safety at the house, monitoring medication times, providing transportation with our company van, conducting urine screens, providing daily check ins, composing accurate and detailed shift notes/reports, ensuring the upkeep and community cleanliness of the house, and assisting woman with day-to-day tasks as well as some case management services. This position will report directly to the Direct Care Manager as well as require everyone to have team approach and work ethic. Ability to adapt and adjust to change quickly will be needed as well as the ability to make proper decisions in the moment related to client care and safety. Experience in the field of addictions and/or mental health services is preferred but not required. Training and shadow shifts are provided as needed throughout the course of employment. 

The shifts available for immediate hire and start are:

*PRN weekdays and weekends*

PRN Weekends and Evenings with open availability 

The shifts are:

Daytime:       8:00a to 4:00p

Evenings:      3:30p to 11:00p  

Overnights:  11:00p to 10:00a 

Weekends:   7a to 4p / 3:30 to 11p / 10:30p to 7:30a

On Call & PRN Shifts also available -- Please Apply with availability below -- weekends and evening required

Job Requirements & Minimum Skills:

- GED or high school diploma 

- Clean driving record 

- Not currently on probation or parole 

- Not enrolled in any treatment or sober living facilities for the past 90 days  

- Insurable on company insurance - must provide proof of active current auto coverage policy 

- Ability to pass a background check

- Ability to pass a drug screen  

- Experience working in mental health, substance use or medical field. (Not required but preferred)

- Flexibility with hours and workload responsibilities 

- Ability to follow pre-set schedules and have good time management skills

- Ability to work as a team player

- Passion for helping others

- Basic computer skills and professional phone skills

- CPR/First Aid Certified 

- Med Tech Certification (Preferred)

- Experience with Medication Administration / Management 

Position Offerings:

Part-time:

• Rate from $17.00 to $21.00 per hour
  
• EAP Program access 
  
• 1.5 Week PTO (after 90-day probationary period completion) 

Full-time:

• Rate from $17.00 to $21.00 per hour
  
• company paid life insurance. 
• cost sharing on all medical, dental and vision coverages (no wait period) 
  
• Time & Half for hours worked on company recognized holidays (8)
  
• 2 Weeks - PTO per year with rollover options plus 1 week sick and safe leave 
  
• EAP Program (Immediate access)

Immediate start available for PRN options 

Please apply below using the link and completing the requesting informational pre-screenings 

For further information or question please feel free to contact us directly at HR@theorendacenter.com 

Salary : $17 - $21