Resident Aid (Detox/Rehab Technician)

West Valley Detox; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

West Valley Detox is looking to hire a Resident Aid, also known as Detox Technician, for our detox/residential treatment facility in Tarzana and Sherman Oaks, California.

We are looking to fill multiple shifts, including Overnight Shifts.

Requirements Include:

• Previous Treatment Experience Strongly Preferred
• RADT or RAC Preferred

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with admission/intake procedures on new residents including all paperwork, room assignments, and initial orientation.
• Conducts property searches of residents as required by program standards.
• Performs urine drug screen testing of residents as required.
• Provides transportation services including resident transportation, donation pick-ups, agency errands, etc.
• Attends in-service training and educational workshops.
• Attends all required staff meetings.
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, family systems, and various recovery resources in the community such as AA, Smart Recovery, and other resources.
• Develop and maintain individualized records of resident progress and participation in treatment including admission and discharge, individual, group, family, vocational (both individual and group) literacy training and other occasions as appropriate.
• Ability to write clear and concise statements summarizing residents’ feelings, expressions, resistance, and response to their treatment plan; goals and objectives.
• Ability to confront behavioral changes, identify a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
• Support the needs of the health care practitioner for IMS.
• Ability to recognize personal recovery issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with residents.
• Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and resident confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of residents and staff.
• Ability to prepare for and facilitate specialty programs.
• Working knowledge of the philosophy and approach of Smart Recovery and the 12 step program (if the resident would like the 12 step program).
• Ability to communicate clearly with residents, staff, peers, supervisors, and non-Center resources.

Resident Assistant Competencies and Performance Expectations:

All Resident Assistants are expected to:

• Document resident intake and treatment progress.
• Mitigate crisis.
• Liaison with and refer to treatment team, inside and outside agencies.
• Assess and report resident behavioral changes.
• Identify personal boundaries and be able to work as part of the treatment team.
• Adhere to professional standards.
• Recognize personal biases while working within diverse populations.