Residential Technician - 7A - 7P - Rotating 12-Hour Schedule

4 Horn Management; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Chances in Rayville, LA seeks a Residential Technician to support daily operations and supervise clients, ensuring a safe, structured, therapeutic environment throughout shifts. You will assist with schedules, meals, activities, transportation, and documentation in the EMR.

The role requires standing/walking for long periods, lifting up to 35 pounds, and rotating 12-hour shifts (7A–7P, 1-3-3). Requires a HS diploma, 21+, background checks, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Two years of experience working with adults in behavioral health preferred.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
• Must pass required background checks and screenings.
• Must be available to work rotating schedules, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and support to clients throughout the shift
• Assist clients with assigned schedules, groups, meals, recreation, medication times and daily activities
• Complete hourly rounds, tempature checks, wellness checks, cabin checks and other assigned safety observations
• Document rounds, client observations, incidents and required information accurately in the Electronic Medical Record before the end of the shift
• Complete clear shift reports and communicate significant client, medical, behavioral, or safety concerns to the oncoming shift and appropriate leadership
• Search newly admitted clients and their belongings, and complete the require personal property inventory documenation
• Transport clients and accompany them on approved appointments, outings, or trips outside the facility
• Supervise client movement and maintain awareness of client locations in accordance with facility procedures
• Assist with crisis intervention, de‑escalation, emergency response, and client safety procedures in accordance with CPI training and facility protocols
• Immediately report and document injuries, suspected abuse or neglect, contraband, elopement risks, medication concerns, policy violations, or other incidents
• Restock facility, hygiene, cleaning, and residential supplies as needed
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of client living areas, common areas, kitchens, storage areas and staff spaces
• Assist with linens, laundry, trash removal, cabin organization, and other facility‑upkeep duties
• Ensure facility vehicles are clean, fueled, and ready for transportation, and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly
• Protect client rights, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality while maintaining professional conduct, boundaries, appearance, and compliance with all facility policies

Skills

Client supervision

Documentation

Safety procedures

Interpersonal skills

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

FullTime Professional Rayville, LA, US 1 Attachments

JOB DESCRIPTION: Residential Technician

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Residential Technician supports the Residential Tech Manager with daily residential operations, client supervision, facility safety, documentation, transportation, and completion of assigned duties. This position works directly with clients throughout the day and helps ensure that the residential environment remains safe, structured, therapeutic, clean, and organized.

The Residential Technician observes and supervises clients while assisting them with their assigned schedules, groups, activities, meals, medication times, transportation, and daily routines. The Residential Technician is responsible for completing required rounds, wellness checks, searches, documentation, facility tasks, and other duties assigned by the Residential Tech Manager or facility leadership. Any safety concerns, client concerns, policy violations, confidentiality concerns, maintenance issues, or environmental hazards must be reported immediately to the Residential Tech Manager, Administrator, or appropriate leadership.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES:

• Provide direct supervision and support to clients throughout the shift
• Assist clients with assigned schedules, groups, meals, recreation, medication times and daily activities
• Complete hourly rounds, tempature checks, wellness checks, cabin checks and other assigned safety observations
• Document rounds, client observations, incidents and required information accurately in the Electronic Medical Record before the end of the shift
• Complete clear shift reports and communicate significant client, medical, behavioral, or safety concerns to the oncoming shift and appropriate leadership
• Search newly admitted clients and their belongings, and complete the require personal property inventory documenation
• Transport clients and accompany them on approved appointments, outings, or trips outside the facility
• Supervise client movement and maintain awareness of client locations in accordance with facility procedures
• Assist with crisis intervention, de‑escalation, emergency response, and client safety procedures in accordance with CPI training and facility protocols
• Immediately report and document injuries, suspected abuse or neglect, contraband, elopement risks, medication concerns, policy violations, or other incidents
• Restock facility, hygiene, cleaning, and residential supplies as needed
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of client living areas, common areas, kitchens, storage areas and staff spaces
• Assist with linens, laundry, trash removal, cabin organization, and other facility‑upkeep duties
• Ensure facility vehicles are clean, fueled, and ready for transportation, and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly
• Protect client rights, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality while maintaining professional conduct, boundaries, appearance, and compliance with all facility policies

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: (Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.)

• Required to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Required to reach with hands and arms
• Required to frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and rarely lift the max of up to 75 lbs.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Two years of experience working with adults in behavioral health preferred
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required
• Must pass required background checks and screenings
• Must be available to work rotating schedules, weekends and holidays

Second Chances is an Equal Opportunity Company.

7A - 7P
Rotating 12-Hour Schedule
(1-3-3 or assigned rotation)

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