Residential Technician (PT/PD)

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise clients and their children during shifts to ensure safety and program compliance.
• Oversee client routines, including daily living activities (ADLs), room checks, and medication self-administration (under nursing guidance).
• Conduct random room and bag searches upon client returns from passes or appointments.
• Provide safe transport for clients and their children to medical and other scheduled appointments using an agency vehicle.
• Supervise clients off-site during these outings when appropriate.
• Engage children in age-appropriate play and learning during on-site childcare.
• Lead psycho-educational groups focused on topics such as parenting, household management, budgeting, job readiness, and basic life skills.
• Maintain accurate shift logs, incident reports, and observations regarding client behavior and program participation.
• Administer supervised drug screenings and communicate results and concerns to the clinical team.
• Assist clients with chores, including meal preparation in compliance with Department of Public Health standards.
• Perform additional duties as requested by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Ability to form positive, professional relationships with clients and their children.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and able to work a varied schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency shifts.
• Comfortable with electronic documentation and basic computer programs (MS Outlook/Windows).
• Reliable, accountable, and customer-service focused.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Education & Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED Required.
• An Associate’s degree or two years of college in Human Services preferred.
• Experience working in residential settings or with similar populations strongly preferred.
• Relevant training (preferred but not required): ASAM Criteria, co-occurring disorders, naloxone administration.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk, climb stairs, sit, stand, and lift as needed.
• Requires vision and hearing ability sufficient to observe client behavior and respond appropriately.