Recovery Technician Men's House

Overview

Wellspring Men's House is hiring Recovery Technicians to work weekends and/or overnights in their adult men's residential programs in Bangor. Overnight shifts allow you to sleep!

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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.

General Description

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.

Overview

Recovery Technicians (RT) are a key employee within Wellspring’s Continuum of Care. While work duties may vary slightly within specific programs, all RT staff should be able to work at any program with minimal extra-training. Some sites need the RTs to assist with cooking and cleaning, or have a requirement for overnight staff member to stay awake. All programs require RT’s to have a friendly, supportive affect with all clients and to engage in conversation, and activities with the clients. Depending on the program, RT’s help clients in their recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders through role modeling, and empathetic trauma-informed support using motivational interviewing when appropriate.

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

[May not include all of the duties assigned]

• Cooking and cleaning assistance (if applicable)
• Assisting with medication distribution (if applicable)
• Monitoring clients' safety and security during non-treatment hours
• Implementing agency safety policies in case of emergencies
• Interacting with clients in a manner demonstrating democracy and emotional intelligence
• Assisting with problem-solving in daily living activities
• Answering the program business telephone according to federal and state confidentiality laws and program policies
• Protecting client confidentiality at all times according to 42 CFR Part 2 and agency program policies
• Reporting to work promptly at assigned time
• Providing holiday, weekend, evening and overnight coverage as scheduled
• Attending and actively participating in supervision sessions
• Monitoring the distribution of medications in accordance with established policies
• Recording all rule infractions or any other pertinent information into the program log
• Passing on a verbal report and keys to the next counselor at change of shifts
• Filing records
• Completing medication audits
• Completing safety checklists and fire drills monthly
• Collecting observed drug screens
• Transporting 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.