Support Technician - SUD Treatment

Support Technician - Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Basic Function                                              

• The basic function of the Support Technician is to ensure the safety of every client, and to provide leadership and supervision to clients.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure that clients report to their respective groups on time.


• Supervise and direct clients in the performance of their job assignments.


• Actively check on clients’ completing their assigned tasks.


• Complete all necessary documentation, including observation logs, maintenance reports, incident / information reports, urinalysis reports, and other reports as assigned.


• Complete a discharge form for clients who are discharging, and forward the discharge information to all appropriate parties.


• Conduct routine urinalysis drug testing, skin checks, no-contact personal searches, eye checks, and searches of clients and their belongings.


• Attend shift change meetings and stay informed of activities occurring on your shift, i.e. new clients, discharges, illnesses, emergencies, etc.


• Read all communications to the Support Technicians, and review communications.


• Stay current on policies and procedures.


• Chart on at least three clients per shift.


• Tour the facility on a continual basis, ensuring that a clean, safe environment is maintained and report all issues that might compromise the maintenance of a safe, secure and clean facility to the Chief Support Technician, and to the Assistant Chief Support Technician.


• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Skills And Knowledge Required

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills


• Must have excellent time management skills

Education / Training

• Must have high school diploma, or equivalent


• Must provide CPR / First Aid Training certification within 30 days of hire


• Must be registered or certified with CCAPP, CAADE or CADTP

Experience

• No experience necessary.

Special Conditions

• Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.

Working Conditions

• Frequently ascend and descend stairs.


• Frequently remain in stationary position, standing and / or sitting for 6-8 hours.


• Frequently crouch below the waist and / or above the shoulders.


• Constantly lift and / or move objects up to 25 lbs.


• Constantly push and / or pull objects up to 50 lbs.


• Frequently operate motor vehicles.


• Occasionally work at various locations across Los Angeles County.

Position Reports To

• 
  Chief Support Technician


• 
  Assistant Chief Support Technician

Pay Range

• $23 - $25 / Hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Flexible schedule


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance