Detox Monitor-Weekends(7PM-7AM)

POSITION SUMMARY Candidates must have 1 year experience working in the addiction field. This position is responsible for the uninterrupted operation of Detox and Overnight Services at The Healing Place of New Hanover County. This includes making hourly rounds, performing admissions, processing discharges, upholding facility guidelines and responding to crisis situations at the facility. Must have 1 year experience working in a detox facility or Peer Support Certification. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential functions include but are not limited to the following: Follow approved policies and procedures to operate Detox and Overnight programs Perform hourly rounds throughout the entire facility Perform admissions and discharges in Detox and Overnight programs Observe and document client behavior Take, record, and report out vital signs as ordered by medical staff Hold clients, staff, and visitors accountable to the facility guidelines Document and make medications available for self-administration to clients when necessary Perform property contraband searches of clients and their belongings when necessary Administer preliminary drug screens to clients when necessary Document and report all incidents involving a safety hazard or violation of facility guidelines Act as first responder to emergency and medical situations within the facility Use crisis intervention skills to assist clients in de‑escalating situations when necessary Ensure the facility is kept sanitary, clean and organized Ensure the safety of facility staff and clients, including addressing any situation that may present a possible threat to any person within the facility Assist in the intake process, including performing an initial assessment of client needs SKILLS Excellent written/oral/interpersonal communication skills Precise attention to detail Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, people and processes Comfortable communicating with individuals with a diversity of backgrounds, income levels, and influence Organized with strong time management skills QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or Equivalency required Must be CPR certified (within 90 days of onboarding) Working knowledge in Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Excel and Word) preferred Must be able to spend extended periods of time on your feet (walking, standing) Ability to project a professional image Must be able to lift 50lbs. on occasion Valid Driver's License required JOB DESCRIPTION Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to communicate; listen; sit; stand; walk; use hands to grasp, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and travel. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Indoor environment. The employee is frequently exposed to an office environment, with controlled temperatures. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, ice, and fog. The Healing Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. #J-18808-Ljbffr