Residential Technician (46494)

Tcn Behavioral Health Services; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Tcn Behavioral Health Services in Ohio is hiring a Residential Technician 2 to monitor residents, assist with daily living tasks, and support program integrity. You will help design and participate in activities, document progress, and ensure safety and cleanliness under ODMH guidelines.

The role requires strong observation, ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and commitment to resident rights and confidentiality; weekend/evening shifts may be required; travel within Greene County is occasional.

Qualifications

• High school reading level or better.
• CPR/First Aid/De-escalation certifications are required.
• Experience in residential or behavioral health settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a residential environment that supports treatment goals and safety.
• Document resident progress and activities daily with accuracy.
• Complete required trainings, adhere to policies, and respect residents' rights.

Skills

Observation skills

Interpersonal skills

Procedural compliance

Education

CPR

First Aid

De-escalation

Medication Monitoring

Job description

Overview

Position: Residential Technician 2. This position is responsible for monitoring clients of the residential facility to ensure client safety and the integrity of the program; assisting with the tasks of daily living; facilitating recreational activities; and completing clinical/facility documentation.

Responsibilities

1. Maintains a residential environment which promotes positive resident growth and achievement of treatment goals, in a manner that meets quality requirements set by the Agency and that is within the limits of services permitted by position and scope of practice:
   • Assists in designing and participating in resident activities.
   • Assists in identifying resident treatment needs and providing appropriate interventions and interactions as directed by supervisor(s).
   • Maintains inventories of equipment, furniture, supplies, and food.
   • Orients residents to house rules, safety procedures, and household environment.
   • Utilizes the residential plans of care for each resident 100% of the time.
   • Prepares balanced and nutritious meals.
   • Monitors the provision of self‑assist medication.
   • Monitors each client’s general health status.
   • Ensures that the facilities are pleasant at all times, and that they meet the cleanliness standards of ODMH and the Agency 100% of the time.
   • Respects and protects the clients’ rights 100% of the time.
   • Remains alert and on the premises during entire shift.
   • Completes all safety procedures and drills in strict accordance with Agency schedules and standards.
2. Reports daily activities and other pertinent information to a degree of 100% accuracy.
   • Documents client progress and activities in residential charts daily.
   • Assists in the preparation of facility summary reports.
   • Communicates continually with community support personnel, supervisors, and other relevant clinicians.
3. Maintains agency-required annual training including, but not limited to, client rights and grievances, safety training, infection control, and others as required by ODMH.
4. Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies, including compliance with all behavioral and ethical expectations.
5. Does not exceed 2 unscheduled absences per quarter.
6. All and other residential duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Reading skills at least high school level.
• Experience: N/A
• Certification: CPR; First Aid; De-escalation; Medication Monitoring

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge: Safety rules and procedures, Agency policies and procedures, Greene County area and resources, daily living tasks and skills, documentation requirements.
• Skills: Cooking for a group of people; operating basic household appliances and tools; interpersonal skills, including directing and demonstrating activities of daily living, i.e. cleaning, laundry.
• Abilities: Lifting up to 25 pounds, standing, bending, stooping, writing legibly or use of computer, ability to see, hear, read, and communicate information clearly, ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions related to persons with disabilities.

Working Conditions

May require weekend, evening and holiday hours. Occasional travel within Greene County. Strict confidentiality is required. May be exposed to clients who are potentially angry or violent. Some exposure to cleaning compounds and supplies. This position description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other instructions and duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in the position description. TCN has the right to revise this position description at any time. The position description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Agency may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when needed. I acknowledge receipt and understanding of this position description