Addiction Recovery Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour DOE

Job description:

Addiction Recovery Technician Come Join Us today!

Addiction Recovery Tech Shift differentials for Overnights (1$)

Part-time hours are available up to 24 hours per week

Full-time hours available depending on DOQ

Addiction Recovery Tech Level 1: $18/ hour (experience: 0 – 9 months)

• Good Client care and communication with staff
• Responsible and dependable with scheduled shifts
• Learn the basics of our Electronic Health Management System
• Become Medication Administration certified* through NSR in the first month – Administration of medication or assistance with self-medication
• A desire to work other shifts at your location if schedule allows
• Assist in client admission process – including same gender UA’s and simple pat downs when needed
• Preparing rooms for new admits & learning to conduct Room Searches
• Perform routine Cleaning Duties for the shift you are hired for
• Demonstrate good boundaries upon hire and receive guidance for continued growth with boundaries. Observe and report is a critical part of this job.
• Learn and practice basic De-escalation skills
• Crisis Management – Understands basic Policy & Procedures

Addiction Recovery Tech Level 2: $19-$20 / hour (experience: 9 months – 18 months)

Ability to perform and show progress of Level 1 duties consistently and responsibly

Including:

• Continued growth in client care and communication with staff
• Basic Understanding & knowledge of Intake/Admission process
• Crisis Management – Comfortable in following a procedure
• Exhibits Strong Healthy Boundaries/ Continued growth in De-escalation techniques
• Administration of medication or assistance with self-medication

Addiction Recovery Tech Additional duties:

• Communicates any observed Inventory needs
• Open to cross training at other facilities
• Willingness to pick up shifts if needed

Addiction Recovery Tech Level 3: $20-21 (experience: 18+ months)

Performs all Level 1 & Level 2 duties consistently and mentors other

Including

• High standard of client care, boundaries, and communication with staff
• Consistently team oriented: Proven willingness to go above & beyond.
• Mentoring of fellow co-workers/Assists in Training others across all shifts if needed.
• Assist in mentoring de-escalation & Crisis Management protocols.
• Good knowledge of Policies & Procedures

Addiction Recovery Tech Additional Duties:

• Able to work in other facilities if needed.
• Learn the scheduling process to back up lead schedule.
• Perform inventory & ordering as needed.

Addiction Recovery Tech Qualifications

• Comply with MN 245G and program policies and procedures.
• Acknowledge understanding of Client Rights, per MN 245G.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must complete DHS background check and be cleared to work in human service programs.
• Be trained in medication administration or assistance with self-medication via one of the following:
• Successfully completed a medication administration training program for unlicensed personnel through an accredited Minnesota post-secondary educational institution; or
• Be trained according to a formalized training program which is taught by a registered nurse and offered by the license holder
• Have current TB/Mantoux screening

*If you have experience in any of the areas below, you’re encouraged to apply:

• CNA or PCA
• Direct Support Professional (DSP)
• Memory care
• Senior care
• Hospital settings
• Withdrawal management
• Sober home manager or resident assistant
• Nursing homes

Mission, Vision, Values  

Embrace NorthStar Regionals Mission to rebuild lives and restore every client to their best self, by providing quality, individualized, comprehensive treatment to those experiencing problems with alcohol, drugs, and mental health issues.    

Actively contribute to NorthStar Regionals vision of helping clients experience freedom from addiction and providing life-changing mental health support.  

Uphold a culture rooted in our core values of respect, accountability, integrity, spirituality, and excellence, fostering an environment where these principles are not only adhered to but also promoted and integrated into daily operations, interactions, and decision-making processes.

Job Type: Full time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person