Detox Technician at Substance Abuse Treatment Center - AM / Swing Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team at Evolutions Detox – Resident Aid

Are you passionate about helping others on their journey to recovery? Evolutions Detox is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Resident Aid to support our mission in providing quality care to individuals undergoing substance use treatment. This position is also known as: Client Advisor, Residential Advisor, Behavioral Health Technician, Detox Technician, Client Advocate, etc. 

About the Role:
As a key member of our treatment team, the Resident Aid ensures client safety, maintains program integrity, and supports the wellbeing of individuals in recovery. This role is ideal for someone with empathy, strong boundaries, and a commitment to high standards of care.

What We Offer:

• Paid Sick Time 
• Paid Time-Off for Full-Time Employees
  
• Paid Holiday Pay
• Opportunities for professional growth, as well as ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives in recovery
• A supportive and mission-driven team environment

Expected Hours: 30-40 hours per week

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
  
• Up to 1 yr experience in behavioral healthcare setting preferred
• Past experience working as a part of a team
• Familiarity with alcohol/drug treatment services and placement criteria required
  
• Cleared TB Test (must be obtained upon employment)
• Valid, current Class “C” Driver’s License (if driving) or government-issued ID
• Current, valid CPR/First Aid certification (must be obtained upon employment)
  
• Maintain and pass annual background check and TB screening, as well as random drug screening
• Registration with RADT, SUDRC, or RAC from CCAPP, CADTP, or CAADE at minimum
• Basic computer literacy

Competencies

• Respects the values, customs, spiritual beliefs, and practices of other individuals and/or groups
• Listens, clarifies, and communicates clearly through verbal/non verbal, written and electronic means as appropriate to ensure effective communication with clients, families, and other healthcare professionals
• Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards
• Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools, or systems
• Identify and respond to client crises and behavioral changes
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and maintain professional ethics
• Write clear and concise shift notes documenting client behaviors and progress

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review pre-screening and complete any and or all documentation
• Complete client admissions including paperwork, screenings (COWS/CIWAS), drug tests, and orientation
• Provide excellent customer service skills to client admitting into the program
• Complete client admissions including paperwork, screenings (COWS/CIWAS), drug tests, and orientation
• Monitor detox clients face-to-face every 30 minutes
• Conducts vitals, BAC, urinalysis (UA) drug screen collection following all appropriate procedures
• Conducts 72 hours detox observations, vitals, CIWAS, and COWS per protocol
• Monitor and documents client behavior during detox and/or hourly observation requirements utilizing Mental Status Exam and implementing in shift logs and observation logs
• Facilitates daily activities in a residential component: waking up clients, chore supervision, assist with meal service, makes coffee on the daily basis, assists with laundry
• Transports clients on an as needed basis (I.E., airport, doctors office, store runs, etc.)
• Conducts regular house checks, room checks, facility grounds/perimeter checks to ensure safety and security
• Observes and monitors client behavior and intervenes based on schedule, individual client treatment plan and house needs
• Provides one-on-one supervision for clients on detox level of care, suicide watch, and ACA needs
• Will assist with Resident Aid 2 in completing Discharge Process
• Liaise with treatment teams and refer clients to appropriate recovery resources (e.g., SMART Recovery, 12-Step)
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now to join a compassionate team dedicated to empowering individuals through recovery.