Senior Medication Technician

Opportunity Alliance; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

9 paid holidays per year

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision

Life insurance

403(b) retirement with agency match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Opportunity Alliance in Portland, ME is seeking a Senior Medication Technician to oversee medication administration within the program. This is an assistant management role providing guidance to direct service workers and supporting the Program Director.

Key requirements include MHRT1 certification within one year, a high school diploma or equivalent, and passing required background checks. The role is on-site, full-time with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must become certified as MHRT1 within one year of employment.
• Must pass criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
• Must pass CNA registry check and TB screen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of medication administration within the program.
• Provide oversight on documentation in the medication room and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Attend weekly program staff meetings and assist the Program Director; supervise Awake Residential Service Technicians and Relief Residential Service Technicians.

Skills

MHRT1 certification

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in mental health

Job description

Senior Medication Technician# Careers## Senior Medication TechnicianApply: Portland, ME: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR101072# **Senior Medication Technician**# **Bridge program****Pay rate**: $25.50/hour,The **Senior Medication Technician** position provides system support to all direct care positions to meet and maintain the highest standard of client care. This is an assistant management position of an administrative nature. This position contributes to the accomplishment of the Agency’s mission through assisting the director in program oversight and providing some leadership to program direct service workers.This positionmanages all aspects of the medication administration within the program. Implements all medication rules and regulations. Provides oversight on all documentation required within the medication room. This position contributes to the accomplishment of the Agency mission through the provision of direct service.The person in this position attends weekly program staff meetings and participates in other meetings as necessary. Work is performed, reviewed, and evaluated under the supervision of the Program Director.This position will supervise Awake Residential Service Technicians and Relief Residential Service Technicians.# **Schedule:** Full-time, 40 hours per week**Location:** on-site in Portland, ME **Qualifications**:* High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training in mental health preferred.* Must become certified as Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician 1 (MHRT1) within one (1) year of employment; then maintain required trainings to uphold continuous MHRT1 status.* Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.* Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.* Must pass CNA registry check.* Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and TB screen.* Must be able to exert moderate physical effort with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, driving, typing and frequently lift and carry material weighing up to 25 pounds.* Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area. This may include transportation of clients **or** driving to agency location to complete work in your own vehicle, for which mileage can be reimbursed. *A good driving record is required.***Benefits**: **Our benefits include but are not limited to:**(offered to full-time and part-time employees)* Generous paid time off accrual* 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year* Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost* Dental and Vision insurance options* Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances* 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)* Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process* The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.To learn more about our benefits please visit, **https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits****Who we are****...**The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”.Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:* Mental Health & Wellness* Community Building* Family & Early Childhood Education* Economic Resources \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**If you are viewing this posting on a third-party site, please visit our website at**https://opportunityalliance.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers**to apply***.***Please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application.****Thank you!**