Senior Medication Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

9 holidays + up to 3 floating holidays

Excellent medical benefits

Dental and Vision insurance

Agency paid life insurance and STD & L

403(b) retirement with a generousmatch

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Opportunity Alliance is seeking a Senior Medication Technician for the Bridge program in Portland, ME. This on-site, full-time role supports direct care staff and assists the director with program oversight, supervising Medication administration and related documentation.

Requires a high school diploma, MHRT1 within 1 year (maintain trainings), and passing background checks; driving may be required for meetings and client visits. Benefits include strong PTO and health coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must become MHRT1 within one year of employment and maintain required trainings.
• Must pass criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check; have a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medication administration within the program and ensure compliance with rules.
• Provide leadership to program direct service workers and attend staff meetings.
• Coordinate documentation for the medication room and program oversight.

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training in mental health

MHRT1 certification within one year of employment

Job description

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 position manages 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

• 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

About the Organization

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

To build better lives and stronger communities across Maine, The Opportunity Alliance supports people with the programs and resources they need to improve their health, safety, and stability. The Opportunity Alliance envisions a community in which all people in Maine have access to high-quality childcare and early childhood education programs, safe and stable housing, effective and compassionate mental health and substance use treatment, and basic needs supports.

For general inquiries: [e-mail] Administrative Office: 50 Lydia Lane South Portland, ME 04106