Support Technician - SUD Treatment

CRI-Help, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A substance use treatment organization in Los Angeles is looking for a Support Technician to oversee client safety and supervision. This role involves ensuring timely reporting by clients, conducting drug tests, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate needs a high school diploma and must secure CPR/First Aid certification shortly after hire. This position offers $23 to $25 per hour and includes benefits such as health insurance and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must provide CPR / First Aid Training certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must be registered or certified with CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that clients report to their respective groups on time.
• Supervise and direct clients in the performance of their job assignments.
• Conduct routine urinalysis drug testing and skin checks.
• Chart on at least three clients per shift.
• Tour the facility to maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR / First Aid Training certification

Registered or certified with CCAPP, CAADE or CADTP

Job description

Support Technician - Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Basic Function

The basic function of the Support Technician is to ensure the safety of every client, and to provide leadership and supervision to clients.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure that clients report to their respective groups on time.
• Supervise and direct clients in the performance of their job assignments.
• Actively check on clients’ completing their assigned tasks.
• Complete all necessary documentation, including observation logs, maintenance reports, incident / information reports, urinalysis reports, and other reports as assigned.
• Complete a discharge form for clients who are discharging, and forward the discharge information to all appropriate parties.
• Conduct routine urinalysis drug testing, skin checks, no-contact personal searches, eye checks, and searches of clients and their belongings.
• Attend shift change meetings and stay informed of activities occurring on your shift, i.e. new clients, discharges, illnesses, emergencies, etc.
• Read all communications to the Support Technicians, and review communications.
• Stay current on policies and procedures.
• Chart on at least three clients per shift.
• Tour the facility on a continual basis, ensuring that a clean, safe environment is maintained and report all issues that might compromise the maintenance of a safe, secure and clean facility to the Chief Support Technician, and to the Assistant Chief Support Technician.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must have excellent time management skills

Education / Training

• Must have high school diploma, or equivalent
• Must provide CPR / First Aid Training certification within 30 days of hire
• Must be registered or certified with CCAPP, CAADE or CADTP

Experience

No experience necessary.

Special Conditions

• Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.

Working Conditions

• Frequently ascend and descend stairs.
• Frequently remain in stationary position, standing and / or sitting for 6-8 hours.
• Frequently crouch below the waist and / or above the shoulders.
• Constantly lift and / or move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Constantly push and / or pull objects up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently operate motor vehicles.
• Occasionally work at various locations across Los Angeles County.

Position Reports To

• Chief Support Technician
• Assistant Chief Support Technician

Pay Range

• $23 - $25 / Hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance