Recovery (Substance Use D/O) Tech

Transformation House; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Transformation House in Fridley, MN is seeking a compassionate Recovery Tech to join our residential women's treatment team. In this hands-on role you will help create a safe, structured environment for adults in recovery and support admission tasks, daily activities, and coordinated care.

You will monitor well-being, perform safety rounds, assist with medications per policy, transport patients to appointments, and collaborate with counselors and nurses.

Qualifications

• Compassion and ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to complete required training and follow procedures.
• Ability to pass a DHS background study.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Welcome new patients and assist with admissions and program routines.
• Support patients with daily activities while encouraging independence.
• Monitor patient well-being, complete safety rounds, and report concerns.
• Assist with medication processes per training and policies.
• Transport patients to appointments and other approved destinations.
• Maintain patient notes and shift reports.
• Help keep the facility clean and meal prep as needed.
• Collaborate with counselors, nurses, and other Recovery Techs.

Skills

Compassionate

Observant

Strong communication

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Job description

Transformation House is hiring a Recovery Tech

Bring your energy, compassion, and commitment to a team supporting patients in recovery.

Transformation House is seeking dynamic, dependable individuals to join our residential women's treatment team as Recovery Techs. In this hands-on role, you will help create a safe, welcoming, and structured environment for adults receiving treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Schedule Available:

• Friday through Monday 12PM - 10PM

What You'll Do

• Welcome new patients, assist with admission tasks, and help them understand program routines and expectations.
• Support patients with daily activities while encouraging independence, accountability, and respectful interactions.
• Monitor patient well-being, complete safety rounds, and promptly communicate concerns to appropriate staff.
• Assist with medication processes within required training and program policies.
• Transport patients to appointments and other approved destinations.
• Maintain accurate patient notes, shift reports, and other required documentation.
• Help keep the facility clean, organized, and ready for patients, including dishes, housekeeping, and meal preparation as needed.
• Use appropriate de-escalation techniques and maintain professional boundaries.
• Collaborate with counselors, nurses, and fellow Recovery Techs to provide consistent patient support.

Who We're Looking For

You are compassionate, observant, and willing to jump in where help is needed. You remain calm in challenging situations, communicate respectfully, follow through on responsibilities, and understand that dependable attendance matters to patients and your teammates.

Strong candidates bring:

• A desire to support people recovering from substance use and managing mental health challenges.
• A positive attitude and commitment to teamwork.
• The ability to balance encouragement with consistent expectations and professional boundaries.
• Strong communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Willingness to complete required training and follow patient safety, confidentiality, and reporting procedures.

Requirements

• Active Minnesota driver's license and approval through the company's vehicle insurance.
• Ability to pass a DHS background study.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• At least two years of continuous freedom from substance abuse.
• Ability to perform essential job duties, including occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

Make a difference in someone's recovery - one interaction - one shift, and one day at a time.

Transformation House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.