Residential Technician

Overview

Job Location:

TCN Harbor House - Yellow Springs, OH 45387

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $15.08 - $15.69

Job Shift: Graveyard

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for monitoring clients of the residential facility to ensure client safety and the integrity of the program; providing clinical duties as needed (group and/or individual sessions); assisting with the tasks of daily living; facilitating recreational activities; and completing clinical/facility documentation.

• Resident Support
  • Assist in designing and participating in resident activities.
  • Identify resident treatment needs and provide appropriate interventions under supervisor direction.
  • Facilitate educational and therapeutic groups and other activities as needed.
  • Reinforce residents’ orientation to house rules, safety procedures, and household expectations.
  • Utilize residential plans of care tailored to each resident.
  • Monitor self-assisted medication administration.
  • Oversee residents’ general health status.
  • Ensure facilities are clean and meet the standards set by Ohio MHAS and TCN.
  • Respect and protect residents’ rights.
  • Complete safety procedures and drills according to agency schedules and standards.
  • Transport clients as needed using company or approved personal vehicles.
  • Accompany clients to appointments, meetings, and other locations, ensuring continuous monitoring.
  • Read, comprehend, and enforce client rules without exception, escalating violations to supervisors.
• Documentation and Reporting
  • Document client progress and activities in residential charts and daily shift reports.
  • Assist in preparing facility summary reports.
  • Communicate effectively with community support personnel, supervisors, and clinicians.
  • Ensure 100% accuracy in documentation and reports.
  • Complete progress notes at the end of each session and submit all documentation within 24 hours.
• Compliance with Standards
  • Provide only services authorized by Utilization Management.
  • Ensure Individualized Service Plans and Progress Notes reflect client input and are signed by clients when clinically appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate and thorough clinical charts for all clients.
• Conflict and Crisis Management
  • Handle crises calmly and effectively.
  • Mediate resident conflicts to promote a respectful and peaceful living environment.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Maintain open communication with clients, staff, and stakeholders.
  • Foster positive collaboration with other social service agencies.
  • Stay informed about community referral sources.
• Training and Policy Adherence
  • Complete all required annual training, including client rights, safety, de-escalation, and infection control.
  • Adhere to organizational policies and demonstrate behavioral and ethical compliance.
• Other Duties
  • Demonstrate and support TCN’s core values:
    Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Empathy, Service (C.A.R.E.S.).
  • Perform additional residential or clinical duties as assigned.

• Education: High school diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience: Some experience working with substance abuse and mental health populations is preferred; demonstrated competencies required.
• Certification: CDCA or above required, SWA or above preferred; CPR;
  First Aid; AEGIS (De-escalation) training;
  Medication Monitoring.
• Other: Valid Ohio driver’s license; proof of automobile insurance; meet ODADAS licensure and certification requirements; demonstrated competencies for working with persons with substance use and/or mental health disorders.

Knowledge:

• Safety rules and procedures, Agency policies and procedures, local area and resources, daily living tasks and skills, documentation requirements, crisis management, empathy and compassion, and ethical conduct.

Skills:

• Capacity to perform…