Support Technician - SUD 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.
• Serve as supervisor and guide clients in performing their job assignments.
• Actively monitor clients' progress in completing their tasks.
• Complete necessary documentation, including observation logs, maintenance reports, incident/information reports, urinalysis reports, and other reports as assigned.
• Prepare discharge forms for clients who are discharging, and forward the discharge information to all appropriate parties.
• Conduct routine urinalysis drug tests, 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, such as new clients, discharges, illnesses, emergencies, etc.
• Read all communications to the Support Technicians, and review communications.
• Stay current on policies and procedures, charting 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

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management skills

Education / Training

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Provide CPR / First Aid Training certification within 30 days of hire
• Registered or certified with CCAPP, CAADE or CADTP

Experience

• No experience necessary

Special Conditions

• Willingness 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

Position Type

• Full-Time, In-Person, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Pay Range

• $23 - $25 / Hour

Benefits

• 100% Paid Blue Shield Trio Plan Medical Insurance Option
• 80% Paid Kaiser Medical Insurance Option
• 40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Insurance Plan
• 80% Paid Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off (10 Paid Sick Days Annually, 12 Paid Holidays Annually, Paid Vacation)
• Educational Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with 4% Employer Match
• 100% Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Plan