B-Level Technician

Job Function:

Presents the knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic quality care and non-technical services for clients. Optimizes client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors. Ensure clients needs are met and facility policies are followed.

Shift

Must be willing to work 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM or 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM.

Essential Functions:

• Observes all client activities throughout the day.
• Utilizes appropriate behavior management techniques to prevent dangerous or violent behavior of clients that may be harmful to others.
• Makes sure clients adhere to Burning Trees guidelines both on and off campus.
• Monitors the behavior of clients while off campus.
• Documents observations and infractions reports in the communication log.
• Receives and processes client medications.
• Monitors self-administration of client medications.
• Observes indications of common side effects, reactions, and possible interactions of medications prescribed for clients and take the appropriate precautions needed.
• Alerts Operations Assistant of any prescription needs or concerns.
• Report any medications errors to Operations Manager.
• Conducts medication inventory nightly.
• Collects urine specimens from clients or alcohol and drug testing.
• Documents incoming and outgoing mail.
• Monitors distribution of client mail.
• Monitors preparation of nightly meals.
• Monitors living quarters and other buildings to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the facility.
• Conducts living quarter checks and security checks of premises.
• Makes sure unattended units and offices are secured and locked nightly.
• Reports any unusual activity, situation, safety risk, and/or client care urgent need to the Operations Manager or Program Director.
• Assists Operations Manager with all client appointments and transportation needs.
• Drives clients to outside meetings as scheduled and/or to scheduled outings.
• Picks up new clients at airport or other treatment facilities, etc.
• Participates in Quality Management process.
• Follow the office cleaning schedule nightly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions. The employee may be required to transport clients in high traffic areas for meetings, appointments, etc.

The employee will be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from clients in working environment. The employee may experience traumatic situations involving psychiatric clients.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas Driver license with acceptable driving record.
• Previous experience in a healthcare/rehab setting preferred.
• CPR certified preferred.
• Ability to adhere to a flexible work schedule.
• General knowledge and understanding of substance abuse treatment.
• General knowledge and understanding of 12-Step philosophy and applications of the 12-Step program.
• Moderate reading, writing, and grammar skills.

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Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other