Institutional CD Tech - Rawlins, WY

Job Summary

Gateway Foundation, Inc., a national non-profit founded in 1968, provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery from substance use and mental health disorders. The organization positively impacts hundreds of thousands of lives through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters.

Why Join Us?

Join our team to deliver high-quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment. You'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on underserved populations and work for an employer committed to personal and professional fulfillment.

Perks of Working in Correctional Healthcare

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
• Exposure to diverse patient demographics
• Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
• Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

Location and Schedule

Wyoming State Penitentiary
2900 South Higley Rawlins, WY 82301
Mon-Fri, flexible between 7am-4pm (40-hours week), some evenings up to 8pm (rotating shift 1-2 days)

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and observing clients, ensuring their safety and well-being
• Providing motivational support and guidance to assist clients in meeting therapeutic goals
• Reporting client observations and contributing to treatment decisions concerning therapy, discipline, and privileges
• Ensuring safety and well-being of clients by continuously supervising therapeutic and recreational activities, monitoring client break periods and movement; intervening as necessary to control or channel inappropriate behaviors, making rounds, touring grounds and taking census counts
• Guiding and assisting clients in complying with Center rules and regulations
• Supervising client work functions in accordance with program policies; initiating lights out or morning wake up routines according to established schedules
• Monitoring client behavior and reporting incidents, inappropriate or unusual behaviors to appropriate treatment team members
• Performing variety of related office and technical duties as necessary

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately interact, tailor interventions, including de-escalation techniques, and communicate with clients based on their individual maturity levels
• Physical requirements: Ability to walk or move about facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients; ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide support; ability to proofread and check documents and files for accuracy on a regular basis; ability to respond to telephones and pages, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises

Compensation and Benefits

• Range begins at $18.00-22.00 per hour
• Annual reviews including merit increases
• Benefits include:
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
• Financial Wellbeing: 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Flexibility and Time Off: 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Personal Development: Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• Learning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets.