Reports to Program Manager
The Behavioral Technician helps clients identify and achieve their goals and meet their needs through being the staff/client liaison in addition to acting as a safety observer for both the clients and the community. This is a highly responsible position overseeing the maintenance of the facilities, providing transportation for clients and assists clients in a supportive manner to follow program rules and seek assistance from the clinical or administrative staff to help the client achieve their goals. This position will run in 3 shifts so there is 24/7 coverage of the persons served. This position may require additional shift work in the event of an emergency or disaster.
Supervisor: Shift Supervisor and Program Manager
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Knowledge of standards for security, ethics, confidentiality, rules of conduct and professionalism.
- All shifts personnel must write a Shift Report in the EMR system concerning persons served, facility conditions, Meeting Minutes and any significant issues that occurred during their shift.
- Ensure Facilities have cleaning supplies, proper bedding, linens, pots/pans to include all appliances are in working order and advise Shift supervisor prior to the facility running out of essential supplies.
- The position requires that the Behavioral Technician will check the facility for client safety, infection control issues and report any potential health or safety issues to the Medial staff and/or Maintenance staff immediately.
- The Behavioral technician may need to clean and disinfect the house such as cleaning door handles, countertops, floors and wash bedding as needs arise and to contain and prohibit infections.
- Must have keen awareness of Confidentiality healthcare; boundaries between support staff and sensitivity to clients’ needs.
- Ensure Facilities files and documentation (ie Log book) have proper documentation- all passes, rule compliance verification sheet are signed by persons served.
- Be first contact for crisis to assess scenario and contact executive management. This includes facility emergency, client emergency.
- Handle on site random urine screen protocols.
- Must be fully aware of the Disaster Plan and ready to implement the Disaster Plan whenever necessary.
- Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Follow the agencies vision, mission and values.
- Ensure integrity of the program to include ‘contract’ and phase compliance. Being aware of the treatment status of ALL clients in their charge.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have proven ability to supervise others in a supportive manner
- Preferably should have at least 1 years clean/sober of any mood/mind altering substances if self-reporting they are in recovery.
- Must have thorough knowledge and practice of 12 Step Recovery
- Must be able to perform basic cleaning and home maintenance duties
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs, navigate stairs and utilize basic home maintenance tools and equipment
Maintains current certification for this position:
- CPR
- Narcan certification
- First Aid
- HIPAA/Confidentiality Training
- Valid driver’s license or otherwise reliable means of transportation