Detox Support Technician - Bilingual (English / Spanish) SUD Treatment

Detox Support Technician - Bilingual (English / Spanish) Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Basic Function:

• Monitor and provide leadership and supervision to clients during Detoxification.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with admission and orientation of detox clients.
• Search property and belongings for contraband.
• Measure vital signs and accurately record results.
• Report all safety / security infractions or trouble areas to Senior Detox Support Technician.
• Complete all necessary client documentation, including and not limited to, logs, maintenance reports, incident reports, etc.
• Promptly respond to all call bells.
• Adhere to all CRI-Help policies and procedures.
• Chart client activities and conditions accurately, descriptively and legibly at least once per shift.
• Communicate effectively with peers, health care team members and physicians.
• Complete client observation/documentation as instructed by Senior Detox Support Technician and physician.
• Detox Support Technician reviews doctor's orders of the day, ensuring all order were implemented, adhered to, or changed as needed, at the beginning of each shift.
• Supervise and document all self-administered medications as per agency policy and procedure.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Detox Manager and / or Senior Detox Support Technician.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Must have excellent oral communication skills
• Must have excellent written communication skills
• Must have excellent client relation skills
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Must be knowledgeable in identifying patterns common to drug addicts and alcoholics
• Must be able to accept direction and respond positively to supervision
• Must have the ability to modify behavior in response to supervision
• Must be able to multi-task

Education / Training:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be certified or registered with CCAPP, CAADE or CADTP.
• Must be certified in CPR / First Aid Training.

Experience:

• Must have at least 1 year of qualifying job experience.

Special Conditions:

• Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.

Position Reports To:

• Detox Manager & Senior Detox Support Technician

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance