Job Description
Primary Function The Residential Technician at the Residential Treatment Program has primary responsibilities including: coordinating and providing a quality residential environment that delivers optimal support to individuals involved in a residential substance abuse treatment setting. Provide daily supervision of and interactions with the clients of the treatment program. Communicate regularly with other staff to ensure adherence to the treatment plan goals for clients. Job Description Supervision of female-specific residential living quarters for all shifts. Works with all patients in clinical settings. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of this position. This position may require night/weekend shifts. Consistently adheres to, enforces, and effectively implements agency and program policies and procedures and keeps current of any changes in policies and procedures. Accurately accounts for the whereabouts of each client by conducting and documenting facility whereabouts in accordance with agency policy and procedures. Maintains an active presence in the facility by conducting frequent circulations of the facility. Checks for unsafe conditions and facility cleanliness. Documents and corrects conditions/takes steps to correct conditions as required. Completes scheduled activities, including, but not limited to: intakes, observing urine drug screens, cottage searches, and emergency drills (fire, etc.) in accordance with established policies and procedures. Supervises the daily activities of clients while in the facility to include, but not limited to: medication administration, work units, therapeutic activities, recreation, visitation, and meal times. Intervenes as necessary to protect clients from injuring other clients, staff, and/or themselves according to policy. Effectively communicates e