Medication Technician (PRN)

Sdsoybean; Redfield (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary/seasonal

Non-benefited position

Job summary

SD Developmental Center in Redfield, SD is hiring a Medication Technician to implement training, behavior management, and therapy programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. The role involves administering medications, maintaining records, and supporting life skills, through structured routines and compassionate care.

Requires current South Dakota Medication Certification or prior experience; high school diploma or equivalent; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; background checks;

Qualifications

• Must hold current South Dakota Medication Certification or have past experience administering medications.
• High school diploma or equivalent and registration with the SD Board of Nursing if applicable.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments per plan and maintain medication records.
• Carry out training, behavior management, and therapy programs for individuals served.
• Support life skills, academic and work skills through structured activities.

Skills

Medication administration

Behavior management

Teaching plans

Data entry

Communication

Emergency response

Observation/reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

South Dakota Medication Certification

Job description

Redfield, SD | SD Developmental Center | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

20.47 - 24.08 US per hour

Posted 8 days ago

Description

Job ID: 37694
Agency:SD Developmental Center
Location:Redfield, SD
Minimum Salary:$20.47-$24.08 Hourly, depending on qualifications;$1.00 shift differential for the 2:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. shift, $1.50 shift differential for the 10:30 p.m. - 7 a.m. shift, and all weekend shifts receive an extra $1.00 differential
Closing Date: 10/6/26

About SDDC:
The South Dakota Developmental Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person-centered services. At SDDC we are comprised of a variety of positions that require differing skill and educational levels to ensure successful operations. SDDC is one of the Divisions of the Department of Human Services, which works together on the common goal of bettering the lives of South Dakotans.

SDDC strives to create an environment where people are inspired and challenged to create excellence, grow their skills, discover advancement opportunities, and are rewarded for their contributions. Join our team as we focus on helping our fellow human beings overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

Job Summary:
Medication Technician'scarry out individual training, behavior management, and therapy programs from a variety of therapeutic disciplines to ensure that each person served at the South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) will develop to their fullest potential.Medication Technician'smaintain a structured and healthy environment designed to enhance the well-being of persons served while providing continual guidance regarding life skills, academic skills, and work skills to ensure appropriate social interaction. Implements approved behavioral intervention techniques. Accompanies individuals to appointments as necessary. Providing support and motivation through interactions with clients. Participates in close observation of clients at SDDC. Redirects unacceptable behavior if possible and applies physical restraint if necessary, utilizing non-violent crisis intervention techniques to defuse potentially violent situations. This position would be responsible for administering medications and treatments to clients and maintains medication records to ensure accurate dispensing of medications.

Will handle hazardous medications. Will need to be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

This is an as needed (PRN) position and could work varied hours and shifts. This position would be responsible for administering medications and treatments to clients and maintains medication records to ensure accurate dispensing of medications.

Licenses and Certifications:
Must complete the South Dakota Medication Certification course. A licensed nurse may delegate the administration of medications authorized only to unlicensed assistive personnel who have a minimum of high school education or the equivalent and who are registered with the Board of Nursing.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Current Medication Certification or past experience passing medications.

Knowledge of:

• techniques used in conducting teaching plans for people with developmental disabilities;
• facility routine;
• basic social skills;
• principles of basic human behavior;
• safety procedures and practices;
• basic health care;
• protective health measures;
• physical and emotional needs of people served.

Skill to:

• prepare routine reports;
• follow established policies and procedures;
• carry out procedures of teaching or treatment plans with people served;
• understand and apply instructions;
• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• compare information and recognize discrepancies;
• use a computer and applicable data entry software;
• quickly analyze and react to emergency and stressful situations while remaining calm;
• exercise tact and discretion in dealing with others.

Ability to:

• be a positive role model;
• make effective decisions in emergencies;
• lead the people in assigned tasks;
• provide academic guidance;
• follow established policies and procedures;
• carry out procedures of teaching or treatment plans with people served;
• accurately observe and report individuals’ behavior and other responses to treatment;
• establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and persons served;
• provide work direction to staff regarding methods to assist people with developmental disabilities as needed;
• prepare routine reports.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.

Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

Please note this is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.