Now Hiring: Detox Support Technician

07 Oct Now Hiring: Detox Support Technician

BASIC FUNCTION                                                                        

• Monitor and provide leadership and supervision to clients during detoxification.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Assist with admission and orientation of detox clients.

·         Search property and belongings for contraband.

·         Measure vital signs and accurately record results.

·         Report all safety/security infractions or trouble areas to Senior Detox Support Technician.

·         Complete all necessary client documentation, including and not limited to, logs, maintenance reports, incident reports, etc.

·         Promptly respond to all call bells.

·         Adhere to all CRI-Help policies and procedures.

·         Chart client activities and conditions accurately, descriptively, and legibly at least once per shift.

·         Communicate effectively with peers, healthcare team members, and physicians.

·         Complete client observation/documentation as instructed by Senior Detox Support Technician and physician.

·         Detox Support Technician reviews doctor’s orders of the day, ensuring all orders were implemented, adhered to, or changed as needed, at the beginning of each shift.

·         Supervise and document all self-administered medications as per agency policy and procedure.

·         Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Detox Support Technician.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Must have excellent oral communication skills
• Must have excellent written communication skills
• Must have excellent client relation skills
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Must be knowledgeable in identifying patterns common to drug addicts and alcoholics
• Must be able to accept direction and respond positively to supervision
• Must have the ability to modify behavior in response to supervision
• Must be able to multi-task

EDUCATION / TRAINING

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be certified or registered with CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP.
• Must be certified in CPR / First Aid Training.

EXPERIENCE

• Must have at least 1 year of qualifying job experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• If a recovering addict / alcoholic, must have 18 months of continuous abstinence from drugs and/or alcohol, and be willing to undergo random drug screenings.
• Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated, and boosted.

POSITION REPORTS TO

• Detox Manager

SALARY RANGE

• $16.50 – $21.00 / hour