Recovery Technician

Open positions:

Withdrawal Management - 1534 Campbell Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

CRU - 1514 Campbell Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

Hope/3.5 - 1534 Campbell Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

Job Description

In accordance with the agency's mission, vision, values and goals, the Recovery Technician serves as support staff who
monitors residents while the residents achieve treatment in a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment during their
residency at the facility. The Recovery Technician will interact with residents, co-workers, HCBC's team members and
vendors daily demonstrating self-initiative, professionalism, and positive leadership at a residential facility. The Recovery
Technician must be alert and have solid observation skills to report and document the resident's activities and any change
of behavior. The Recovery Technician must be able to work under supervision and make good sound decisions without
detailed instructions.

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY FOR 1ST, 3rd, AND WEEKEND SHIFTS

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
• Monitors and intervenes with residents and ensures appropriate, acceptable behaviors are shown, physical and
emotional security is assured.
• Provides direct support to residents in order to meet treatment plan goals in accordance with the policies of the
facility and as agreed upon by the individual resident.
• Is responsible to follow all program schedules including meals, recreation, smoke breaks, groups, and other
activities outlined in the policies as changes occur.
• Completes medication counts as required, and reports issues related to medications, medical, or behavioral health
needs of the resident to the Program Manager or designee.
• Assists in resident admissions as outlined by supervisor and the program's needs.
• Monitors and documents daily chore completion as designated by supervisor, ensuring cleanliness of facility.
• Collects specimen to perform urine analysis and conducts Breathalyzer testing.
• Reports and documents observation accurately and completely.
• Participates in and meets ethical standards regarding all treatment and documentation practices, Quality
Assurance and Quality Improvement procedures, utilization management, and program/client outcomes.
• Follows all agency policies and procedures including emergency and corporate compliance policies and procedures
100% of the time.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge:
• Basic knowledge of substance use disorders and the criminal justice system
• Basic knowledge and understanding of human behavior, attitudes, and motivation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skill in resolving conflicts and negotiating with others
• Skill in developing positive and productive participant relationships
• Ability to develop and maintain accurate, legible, organized records, and to prepare timely reports
• Ability to plan and organize working time effectively and to meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with persons from diverse cultures and backgrounds and to respect individual
differences
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriate

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

The following education and experience qualifications are the minimum requirement used to admit or reject applicants for consideration.

1. Possession of a high school diploma, equivalency or life experience equivalency
2. A minimum of one year experience in working with clients with severe mental illness
3. Licensure Certification, Registration: Medication Aide, CPR, First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Peer Support Specialist

Qualifying experience must include some combination of the following:

• Providing one-on-one or group services with a rehabilitation/habilitation and recovery/resiliency focus;
• Any certified CNA work

Lived experience with substance use or recovery, PSS

Supporting efforts to find and maintain employment for individuals and/or to function appropriately in families, school and communities;

Assisted individuals to achieve the goals and objectives on their individualized treatment or person centered plans.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• All candidates will be required to submit to a background screening. No candidate may be considered for employment who is under the supervision of Federal, State, County or Municipal Corrections Department nor have any pending felony or misdemeanor charges other than minor traffic charges.
• All candidates for employment must meet the established minimum qualifications for employment as identified by the applicable regulatory agencies.

This position is classified as at-will, meaning employment may be ended by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, as allowed by law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.