Human Services Technician (HST)

Tri-County Human Services; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-oriented organization in Bartow, Florida, is seeking a dedicated individual to supervise clients in residential programs. The role involves recording case information, providing educational support on substance abuse, and participating in counseling sessions. A high school diploma or GED and a valid Florida driver's license are required, along with completion of necessary training within 90 days. This role is crucial in ensuring a supportive environment for clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Florida driver's license necessary for transportation duties.
• Must pass level 2 background screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of daily activities for clients.
• Record individual case information under supervision.
• Participate in group counseling with senior staff.
• Assist clients in learning daily living skills.
• Perform urinalysis of clients for substance testing.
• Perform urinalysis to ensure clients are alcohol and drug free per policy.
• Meet and maintain driver qualifications and transport clients as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisors.

Skills

Supervision of daily client activities

Documentation in client records

Understanding of substance abuse education

Intervention support in group sessions

Role modeling and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of alcohol/drug policy

Valid Florida driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Employees in this position perform a wide variety of duties related to the care and supervision of program clients. Individuals in this position work under the supervision of counseling and/or nursing staff as members of a treatment team.

In keeping with the mission and core values of Tri-County Human Services, all persons served, stakeholders, and fellow employees will be treated with dignity, respect, and shown sensitivity to their cultural diversity.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides supervision of the daily activities of clients in residential programs.
• With appropriate supervision, records individual case information in client records.
• With appropriate supervision, provides non-clinical services to program clients such as alcohol/drug abuse education and other educational services.
• Participates in group counseling sessions with senior counseling staff or appropriate supervisory staff.
• Serves as a professional role model for program clients and assists them in learning age‑appropriate daily living and problem solving skills.
• With appropriate training and following chain of custody regulations, employee will perform urinalysis of clients to ensure they are alcohol and drug free per TCHS policy.
• Required to meet and maintain TCHS Approved Driver Qualifications per policy number 100.0052 and transport TCHS person served in any agency vehicle.
• Performs other reasonable and related duties as requested by supervisory or administrative staff.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Florida driver's license.
• Will work under the supervision of at least a bachelor’s level practitioner and will complete in‑service training in the treatment of substance use disorders, patients’ rights, aggression control, HIV, infection control and other required trainings within 90‑days of starting employment.
• The incumbent will be a member of the multidisciplinary team, provide therapeutic support as assigned and be able to recognize the signs and symptoms associated with abuse and dependence. The substance abuse technician will be familiar with substance use rules and regulations, confidentiality, twelve‑step recovery concepts, clinical record documentation requirements and patient right. Must be able to respond to special circumstances such as emergencies, suicide and out‑of‑control behavior.

This position requires a level 2 background screening: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Tri-County Human Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F