Recovery Technician Men's House

Hours: Full-time, regular part-time, and per diem options available. Schedule for this position will include some combination of evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Starting pay: $18.00 per hour

Overview: Recovery Technicians positively influence clients in our recovery programs and make a real difference in their recovery journey. The key component of this position is milieu management. This encompasses seeing to the safety, security, and supervision of our clients within the milieu during overnights, weekends, and on holidays. Pro-social engagement with clients and positive role modeling are key components of this position. Someone ingrained with a strong sense of responsibility and a deep empathy for those struggling with substance use disorder is a great fit for this position.

Education: Minimum of high school diploma or GED required.

Experience: Prior experience working in a residential setting preferred. Previous experience as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), recovery coach, behavioral health professional (BHP) or personal support specialist (PSS) are desirable. A genuine desire to work in a service capacity to support individuals who are receiving residential treatment for substance use disorder. Basic purpose and key elements: This position requires an unwavering commitment to safety and the ability to continuously assess and manage ongoing developments and concerns of client care. Monitors the program during assigned shifts, assessing the safety needs of residents and implementing agency procedures in the event of a crisis or an emergency. Acts as a positive role model, providing clients with guidance and support during non-treatment hours. Monitors the distribution of medications in accordance with agency and Maine state regulations during non-treatment hours. Examples of duties: Coordinate the safety, security, and supervision of the clients and the facility outside of treatment hours. Implement agency safety policies in case of emergencies, such as medical or fire and contact the on call supervisor during emergencies in the absence of a counselor, or program director. Interact with clients in a manner demonstrating democracy and emotional intelligence and assist with problem solving in daily living activities. Answer the program business telephone according to federal and state confidentiality laws and program policies. Protect client confidentiality at all times according to 42 CFR Part 2 and agency program policies within and outside the program. Report to work promptly at assigned time. Provide holiday, weekend, evening, and overnight coverage as scheduled. Attend and actively participate in supervision sessions. Specific to residential programs: Monitor the distribution of medications in accordance with established policies. Record all rule infractions or any other pertinent information into the program log. Pass on a verbal report and keys to the next counselor at change of shifts. Filing records Medication audits Complete safety checklist and fire drills monthly Collect observed drug screens Transport clients to early morning appointments Performance factors: After one month of orientation employee will have a basic understanding of substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders. (NADAC training completed and passed) After one month of orientation employee will have a basic understanding of what a trauma informed environment is and how they help ensure emotional safety for the clients. (NAADAC training completed and passed) After one month of orientation employee should have a working knowledge of what motivational interviewing is and why it supports a trauma informed environment and, be actively practicing it with clients, other staff and their supervisor. (Need to identify intro training) Have a desire and ability to relate maturely and professionally with those recovering from substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders. Completed, or will complete, certification for CPR and basic first aid training by Wellspring or another recognized authority within 30 days of hire. Completed, or will complete, 40 hours of orientation training as required by state licensing and MaineCare before working independently. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The classification of this position is considered non-exempt from the pay provisions of the Fair Labor and Standards Act.