POSITION PURPOSE: Assists with the provision of rehabilitation services for persons in recovery from chemical dependency. Technicians are not responsible for admitting, transferring, or discharging clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Efficient work planning
- Maintains a current knowledge of house and client activities.
- Plans work tasks to coincide with house schedules.
- Sets priorities in monitoring client activities, making house rounds, adherence to medication times, documentation of pertinent information and completion of other assignments.
- Available to clients for questions and other assistance.
- Handles multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Is highly dependable and can be counted on to work independently
- Ability to work with little direction.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of responsibilities
- Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of program philosophy, goals and policies and procedures, and house expectations and functions.
- Assists with admission evaluations, orientation of new clients and staff, and maintaining client records.
- Knowledge of client goals and promotes their plans for achieving them.
- Functions as a positive role model for clients.
- Serves as a resource for clients and co - workers.
- Documentation of client information in the client log and completion of other forms.
- Clearly understands the program mission and how his / her work integrates with and advances the goals of the program.
Effectively problem-solves and makes
- Able to use a systemic approach in sounds decisions solving problems, while exhibiting good judgment and realistic understanding of issues.
- Objectively documents and resolves problems related to clients or other co – workers.
- Supports staff and management in making decisions.
- Diplomatic and exhibits sensitivity toward other staff and client’s feelings, needs, values, and opinions.
- Takes ownership when solving problems.
- Willingness to seek assistance in making decisions.
Supports team building efforts of the program
- Seeks to continuously improve by soliciting input from co-workers and management and responding constructively to feedback.
- Interacts, communicates, and collaborates with team members in order to maximize group effectiveness.
- Assists with building high morale while maintaining a balance of team and individual goals.
- Participates in staff meetings.
Promotes excellent rehabilitation services for clients
- Supports the Pathway House mission to provide a high quality chemical dependency rehabilitation program.
- Supportive of management decisions.
- Aware of client goals and objectives. Positively supports clients in attaining their goals while maintaining an atmosphere of responsibility and accountability.
- Possess the ability to diffuse potentially volatile situations--follows through to ensure solutions are properly implemented and reported.
- Supports the dignity and respect of all clients.
Attendance/Punctuality
- Adheres to attendance / absence policies. Punctual in reporting for work and shift change reports.
- Participates in rotational / off - shift schedules when appropriate or scheduled.
- Is willing to work additional hour / off - shift as needed.
Skillfully interacts with co-workers, clients, guests and referring agencies.
- Reports and resolves conflicts with co-workers and clients.
- Ability to set boundaries with co - workers and clients.
- Keeps supervisor / Program Director informed of all appropriate developments.
- Performs in a professional manner when interacting with co-workers, clients, guests and individuals of referring agencies and other individuals coming to the facility.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of Human Services Technician Training Program, previous experience in human services and / or healthcare environment.
- Demonstrated skills in areas related to chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation, including :
- knowledge and understanding of Rule 31 9530.6405 to 9530.6505, and Minnesota Statutes, sections 245A.04,245A.65, 626.556, and 626.557
- knowledge of basic health assessment procedures
- ability to perform basic client care functions, including monitoring client hygiene and behavior as it relates to health issues.
- Direct experience with chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation, preferably a minimum of one year experience.
- Documentation of one year freedom from chemicals. ( if applicable)
- Must be eighteen years old.
- CPR / 1stAid / Medication certified or equivalent.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
