Residential Technician - Male

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The Residential Technician at the Residential Treatment Program has primary responsibilities including: coordinating and providing a quality residential environment that delivers optimal support to individuals involved in a residential substance abuse treatment setting. Provide daily supervision of and interactions with the clients of the treatment program. Communicate regularly with other staff to ensure adherence to the treatment plan goals for clients.

• Supervision of male‑specific residential living quarters for all shifts.
• Works with all patients in clinical settings.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of this position. This position may require night/weekend shifts.
• Consistently adheres to, enforces, and effectively implements agency and program policies and procedures and keeps current with any changes in policies and procedures.
• Accurately accounts for the whereabouts of each client by conducting and documenting facility whereabouts in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
• Maintains an active presence in the facility by conducting frequent circulations of the facility. Checks for unsafe conditions and facility cleanliness. Documents and corrects conditions/takes steps to correct conditions as required.
• Completes scheduled activities, including, but not limited to: intakes, observing urine drug screens, cottage searches, and emergency drills (fire, etc.) in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Supervises the daily activities of clients while in the facility to include, but not limited to: medication administration, work units, therapeutic activities, recreation, visitation, and meal times.
• Intervenes as necessary to protect clients from injuring other clients, staff, and/or themselves according to policy.
• Effectively communicates emergencies in a timely manner to co‑workers and the Residential Treatment Program Manager as required. Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Observes and collects urine specimens in accordance with Agency policy and procedure. Ensures collection of information is entered in the EHR in an accurate and timely manner.
• Monitors client visitation periods. Terminates visitation according to program procedures as necessary.
• Ensures outside individuals, visitors, guests, public law enforcement, and safety personnel sign the appropriate documents (e.g., sign‑in sheets, confidentiality agreements, etc.). Asks for identification to ensure accountability. Informs guests of the rules around visitations.
• Conducts searches for contraband (e.g., pat downs, lockers, etc.) in accordance with Agency policy and procedure. Properly documents all searches. Follows the chain of custody issues with regard to contraband.
• Complies with the Agency's medication policy and procedures. Accurately maintains related records (e.g., logging, inventory, counts, and audits). Immediately reports any discrepancies to the RN and Residential Treatment Program Manager.
• Assists in obtaining shift coverage if taking time off.
• Remains awake and alert while on duty to ensure responsiveness to staff, client, and/or facility needs.
• Transports clients as directed and follows agency standards, rules, regulations, and all laws for safe transport.
• Monitors Agency vehicle use and maintenance needs and accurately reports any problems to the appropriate staff.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries with clients as outlined in the Agency Code of Ethics, Relationships with Clients, Former Clients, and Notification Requirements, and other policies.
• Expresses empathy regarding client situations as appropriate.
• Maintains telephone coverage during hours on duty. Answers calls courteously and professionally, directs calls appropriately, and takes accurate messages as necessary.
• Interacts professionally with employees, visitors, guests, law enforcement, the court, and safety personnel.
• Facilitates groups as assigned or directed.
• Obtains required training hours on an annual basis.
• Attends staff meetings and required training sessions.
• Complies with all…