Residential Care Technician (Mothers Making A Change)

Job Category Substance Use, Mental Health, Residential Services Industry Public and Community Healthcare Employee Type Non-Exempt Required Degree High school Contact information Description There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health! Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities. This is a gender specific program; only female candidates will be considered. Job Summary: The Highland Rivers Behavioral Health women’s program offers hope, love and assistance for women in recovery by removing substance abuse as a barrier to employment and living in the community. The Women’s program includes both residential and intensive outpatient services that address risk factors for relapse. Services support women in achieving abstinence, maintaining recovery, avoiding illegal activity and meeting parenting responsibilities. The program also provides supports to help women obtain employment and transition into safe and stable housing. Are you ready to make a Difference? Job Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills. Performs various administrative, clerical and related support activities. Observes and monitors client’s behavior and charts observations and incidents. Provide guidance, motivation and encouragement needed to promote recovery. Oversee self-administering of medication. Assist in obtaining GED's, resume building, job placement and may transport consumers to and from part time jobs. Serve as mentors and assist in group and outing activities. Assisting in knowledge of substance misuse and of problems encountered by chemically dependent individuals; basic understanding of behavior management Other duties as assigned. Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc. Retirement Plan with employer matching 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service 10 paid holidays 1 personal day Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties. Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or GED required. Gender specific program requires female staff. Must be at least 21 years of age. Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, manages aggressive behavior, and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques. A minimum of 1 year of professional experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder services is preferred. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred. Summary Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national origin, age sex, religion, or disability. Selected applicants must pass a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen. Additional Information Days Position Will Work VARIES What shift will the Position work? VARIES #J-18808-Ljbffr Highland Rivers Health in