Recovery Residential Technician - 2nd/3rd Shift (Nashville)

Buffalo Valley Inc; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Paid Vacation and Sick time

401K

Life Insurance (Company Paid)

Life Insurance (Voluntary purchase)

AFLAC policies available through PAYRO

Job summary

Buffalo Valley Inc. in Nashville, TN invites applications for a Residential Technician on FT 2nd shift with potential PT/FT 3rd shift.

You will serve as the on-duty treatment team representative, ensure HIPAA/confidentiality, and support clients with daily needs while enforcing house rules. Required are a HS diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid, basic computer skills, and a Tennessee driver’s license with an F endorsement (may be obtained after hire).

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including typing.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• TN driver’s license with an F endorsement (may be obtained after hire).
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 months related experience preferred or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-duty representative of the treatment team with consistent service delivery.
• Follow Universal Precautions and infection control procedures.
• Answer calls, take messages, and direct communications to staff or voicemail.
• Complete pre-admission screenings during non-business hours.
• Maintain client confidentiality per HIPAA and release procedures.
• Assist clients with supplies and resources including linens and items.
• Support clients in adjusting to routines and participating in activities.
• Enforce program guidelines and house rules fairly.
• Inspect common areas and maintain cleanliness and safety per shift.
• Provide coverage for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Strong verbal and written

Basic computer proficiency

CPR and First Aid certifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's License with F endorsement

Job description

Residential Technician- (FT-2nd Shift, PT/FT-3rd Shift) - Nashville, TN

SCHEDULE: 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift, including weekends and holidays,

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are representative of the position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Serve as the on-duty representative of the treatment team, maintaining consistency in the delivery of services and adherence to program expectations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and consistently follow Universal Precautions and infection control procedures.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, take messages, and direct communications to appropriate staff members or voicemail systems as requested.
• Complete pre-admission screenings for prospective clients contacting the facility during non-business hours.
• Maintain strict client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, organizational policies, and authorized release procedures. Verify approved Release of Information (ROI) documentation before sharing any client information and provide only authorized information.
• Assist clients with obtaining necessary supplies and resources, including linens, books, equipment, and personal care items.
• Support clients in adjusting to facility routines and encourage participation in treatment, educational, social, and recreational activities that promote recovery and rehabilitation.
• Enforce program guidelines, facility policies, and house rules in a fair and consistent manner.
• Conduct routine inspections of common areas and ensure they remain clean, safe, and properly maintained throughout each shift.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling to provide coverage for evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and other staffing needs.
• Secure facility entrances and provide overnight monitoring and security during non-business hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently stand, walk, and communicate effectively with clients, staff, and visitors.
• Occasionally sit, reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform job duties.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Possess visual acuity necessary for close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to type at least 20 words per minute.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screening required.
• Valid Tennessee Driver's License with an "F" endorsement required. Candidates may obtain the "F" endorsement after hire.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, and committed to supporting individuals in recovery. They possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to maintain professional boundaries, and the flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

• Health
• Vision
• Paid Vacation and Sick time
• 401K
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary purchase)
• Optional: AFLAC policies available through payroll deduction

Buffalo Valley is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Buffalo Valley does not discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.