Residential Technician

Job Description Job Description The Residential Technician is responsible for assisting and carrying out a variety of clinical and program services. This person plays an essential role in the assurance of admitting process, orientation to new clients and overall client management. Receives clinical supervision from Technician Supervisor and Program Director. Receives direction for operational organization of the Facility from Operations Manager. Works cooperatively as a recovery team member. 1. Observes and monitors client behavior and intervenes based on schedule, individual client treatment plan and house needs. 2. Conducts UA drug screen collection when directed, following appropriate procedures. 3. Supervises self-administration of client medications. 4. Facilitates assigned groups/meetings/activities and documents observations/milieu interventions in client records/shift log during every shift/group 5. Coordinates milieu treatment with counseling staff. 6. Facilitates daily activities in a residential component; waking up clients, chore supervision, assists with meal service, makes coffee on the daily basis, assists with laundry. 7. Transports Clients to airport, detox, appointments, hospital, doctor office, outside meetings, store runs, rec groups and other guest/company transportation requirements. 8. Ensures client telephones are available during designated hours. 9. Conducts regular house checks, fire drills, and disaster drills to ensure safety and security. 10. Completes new clients' admission/intake paperwork and conducts orientations including person and baggage search. 11. Provides one-on-one supervision of at-risk clients (ATA risk, suicidal ideation, etc.) and ATA prevention per directive from technician Supervisor or Program Director. 12. Facilitates assigned aftercare groups and conducts house checks. 13. Completes filing and other miscellaneous administrative work as assigned. 14. Work schedule includes assignments to support clients in 24 x 7 facility. 15. Must be available within 30 minutes for an on-call transportation duties during the evening, and two times a month on weekends. 16. Performs other related duties as assigned.