Residential Technician (FT)

POSITION TITLE: Residential Technician

DEPARTMENT : Women & Childrens Program

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Residential Technician is responsible for the supervision, safety and overall wellbeing of our clients and their children while engaged in the Women & Childrens Program. The Residential Technician is part of a multi- disciplinary team that assists our clients to achieve their recovery and parenting goals. The Residential Technician assists with and oversees the day-to-day residential component of the program. This includes but is not limited to; transportation to outside appointments, childcare on site while clients are engaged in their therapeutic programming and works with our individuals to develop healthy parenting and recovery skills through group intervention and day to day interactions.

SUPERVISION : Supervised by: Program Manager of Women & Children

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises clients throughout the shift to ensure client safety. Including client counts, supervised smoke breaks and client down time. Support clients in completing their activities of daily living (ADLs) for themselves and their child.

- Responsible for supervision of Self- Administration of Medication process, under the guidance of the Nurse and Medical Director. Assist nursing staff in ensuring clients medication and medication room policies and protocols are always followed.

- Provide transportation for clients in company car as scheduled to ensure safety and compliance with medical appointments for themselves and their children, connection to community resources and basic needs. Supervision of clients off site during these trips and appointments as appropriate.

- Facilitate Psycho-Educational group sessions with clients. Topics to help clients achieve their treatment plan goals including but not limited to; Parenting, household management, budgeting, job readiness and obtaining basic needs.

- Responsible for completing shift notes, documenting events that took place on shift and observation of clients behavior and symptoms. May be responsible for completing incident reports as necessary.

- Complete Supervised Drug Screens, utilizing a trauma informed approach. Documentation of these screens and communicate concerns to the clinical and medical team.

- Responsible for childcare when clients are engaged in therapeutic services on site. Assisting and supporting the child with age-appropriate play and activities.

- Assist clients daily in completing their assigned chores, including assisting clients with meal prep for themselves and the house, ensuring that all regulations of The Department of Public Health are followed.

- Complete routine bed checks, educating on and ensuring safe sleep guidelines are followed by clients.

- Complete random room searches with the support of a supervisor and bag searches when clients return from community passes or outside appointments to ensure client safety and compliance with program policies and protocols.

- Participate in supervision, team meetings, agency committees and work groups as assigned by management. May be required to participate in trainings (both on site and off site) as determined by the Director of Residential Services and/or Vice President of Adult Services.

- Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to develop positive working relationships with our clients and their children and must abide by the Code of Ethics. Individual must act as a positive role model to our clients and their children. Must demonstrate computer competency in Windows and MS Outlook with ability to quickly learn and accurately maintain agency-specific electronic files. Must display willingness and ability to adapt to new situations and challenges. Must consistently maintain a pleasant, professional attitude. Must demonstrate an ability to exercise exceptional judgment and meet high standards of customer service. Must exhibit initiative and accept accountability for tasks. Must demonstrate ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including coverage for co-workers during vacations, illness. Including day, evening and weekend hours as needed. Must be able to work mandated shifts due to staff shortage, weather, or emergent events.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Associates Degree/two years of college in Human Services related field is preferred. Work experience as a substitute may be considered. Experience working with cases similar to those served and working in a Residential setting is preferred. Training preferred on the following topics; Treatment Criteria for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-Occurring Conditions (ASAM), Co-occurring disorders, including prevalence, signs/symptoms, assessment, treatment and the impact of ones own attitudes/beliefs on the delivery of services and the use of naloxone in response to an opioid overdose.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

Valid drivers license with clean driving record is required and CPR and first-aid certification must be obtained upon hire if not already held and must be maintained.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $19.31 - $20.31 per hour. Starting pay is determined by relevant qualifications, education, licensure, experience, and established compensation guidelines.

Benefits eligibility varies by employment classification, scheduled hours, and applicable plan requirements. Eligible full-time positions include a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and other available benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and organizational policies.