Subacute Technician - Represented

Central City Concern is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to single adults and families in the Portland metro area who are impacted by homelessness, poverty and addictions. We hire people that are skilled and passionate to meet our mission to end homelessness through outcome-based strategies which support personal and community transformation.

Hooper Detox provides both 24/7 inpatient and outpatient withdrawal management and stabilization services for people seeking treatment for substance use disorders. Many of the staff at Hooper are in recovery themselves and have experienced the challenges that come with withdrawal and early stabilization. They serve as reminders that recovery is possible and often provide the first rays of hope for the long journey ahead.

This position provides support for the Nursing staff in caring for and monitoring patients during the subacute detoxification process.

Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, 10:45pm to 7:15am

Location: Hooper Detoxification and Stabilization Center (1535 N. Williams Ave. Portland, OR 97227)

Compensation: $23.85/hr and can increase depending on experience.

Seniority Bid Window Opens: 2/7/26 Closes: 2/13/26

• Experience (must meet one of the following):
  • HSD/GED AND one (1) year of work experience in a related field (e.g. shelter, residential or day treatment, counseling, substance abuse treatment); OR
  • HSD/GED AND two (2) years of in-person, high-volume customer service experience or two (2) years of volunteer experience in a related field which would be considered half-credit (e.g. 4 years of customer service in a non-medical office setting would be considered 2 years credit; 2 years volunteer in related field is considered 1 year); OR
  • Associate's degree in Social Services, Behavioral Health, Human Services, Psychology, or a related field; OR
  • Bachelor's degree in any field.
• Must read and write and have legible handwriting.
• Current CPR certification prior to start.
• Must have current Adult First Aid Certification prior to start date.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• Knowledge of computer skills.
• Preferred vital sign experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish, Russian) preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and DHS background check.
• The OAR prohibits A&D program staff from having within the previous 3 years a DUI conviction or diversion, a felony conviction, or a conviction under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
• Central City Concern is committed to a drug-free workplace that encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb stairs several times a day.
• Knowledge of and physical ability to restrain a combative patient or ability to be trained.
• Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and patients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, life-styles and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

• Provide support in maintaining a calm, quiet and orderly subacute environment by utilizing verbal and physical de-escalations skills.
• Attend RN shift report when requested. Give shift report to the on-coming staff.
• Work closely with the RN during admissions process to facilitate a time and procedure effective admission for each patient upon their arrival to the subacute area.
• Provide each patient admitted with appropriate information and program orientation.
• Assist RN by taking patient's vital signs as requested, record and chart per procedure during medication pass. Inform nursing staff of any unusual vital signs.
• Open and close showers, turn phones and lights on and off at their designated times.
• Chart on patients at least once per shift.
• Restock supplies for patients and staff as needed.
• Do bed check census on night shift. Make rounds of dorm areas, day room and restrooms/monitor patients.
• Keep work area sanitized, clean and neat. Sanitize mattresses; make beds and clean bed stands when needed.
• Provide patient support while in subacute program for group, acupuncture and meal participation.
• Report and document incidents as described in policies and procedures.
• Monitor patient and chart patient activities.
• Complete patient count during scheduled intervals of shift.
• Inventory, was, sort, store and distribute patients clothing.
• Keep and maintain an adequate supply of linens
• Follow procedures for the disinfecting and sanitizing of laundry items.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and…