Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician

Organization: Northern Ohio Recovery Association (NORA)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Reports to: Program Manager

Position Summary

Northern Ohio Recovery Association (NORA), a nonprofit organization committed to promoting longterm recovery and wellness through peer-based support and evidence-based treatment services, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Behavioral Health Technician. This role will be responsible for keeping order and security in the facility, monitoring the clients and assisting them with their needs and is expected to model recovery principles and prosocial behavior.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring the sign in/out book

Monitoring all program activities and maintaining a record of them in the shift log book

Advocating for client's daily necessities

Answering residents' questions that do not demand a counselor's immediate attention

Supervising clients as they complete daily chores

Facilitating recreational activities for residents

Monitoring telephone usage

Collecting urine sample and breath tests from residents as needed

Ensuring afterhours order and security at the facility

Documenting any unusual incidents that occur during a shift to the Clinical Director

Enforcing all program rules and regulations

Driving clients to and from appointments (if applicable)

Observing and documenting clients while they take medications

Responsible for orienting new residents to the home and ensure that all policies and procedures are explained to new residents

Ensure that house meetings occur weekly and all residents are in attendance.

Will be present in the home at least four days a week (dependent upon the individual's schedule) to ensure the house is free from alcohol and illicit substances, residents are following the Code of Conduct, there are no prohibited items in the home, and to check on resident

Responsible for examining the physical property four days a week, spending enough time at the home to be ensure that residents are accounted for and do not need additional support, and the house is free from substance use

Responsible to be available in case any resident needs additional support or has a question.

Responsible for helping monitor residents for any potential warning signs concerning the recurrence of symptoms and refer them for more support

Responsible to check in with the residents on a daily basis.

Responsible to meet with residents at least weekly to discuss and document their recovery plans

Responsible for ensuring that the safety equipment in the home is in working order

Will be responsible for being on site whenever clients are present, including overnights and weekends (dependent upon the individual's schedule)

Qualifications

If the applicant has a history of substance use, a minimum of two (2) years of continuous sobriety is required (actively working a program of recovery)

Ability to maintain an orderly and constructive atmosphere and ensure the equitable treatment of residents

Ability to work independently without supervision

Ability to be assertive and consistent in dealings with clients and cope effectively in crisis situations

Basic knowledge of crisis intervention skills

Preferred Skills

Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid time off and holidays.

Professional development opportunities.

Amount of Travel

Minimal, mostly confined to the Ohio Area.

Salary Range

This is a paid position and salary will be rated based on experience