Technician/Attendant - Residential - Lewisburg TN

Buffalo Valley Inc; Lewisburg (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care organization is seeking a Technician/Attendant for their facility in Lewisburg, TN. The role involves working directly with clients, assisting in their treatment, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and ensuring adherence to house rules. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a background in behavioral health is preferred, and must hold current CPR and First Aid certifications. Flexible scheduling and the ability to handle high-stress situations are essential for success. This position is open for both full-time and part-time employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to type 20 words per minute.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Pass Background Check and Drug Screen.

Responsibilities

• Represent the team while on duty and ensure consistency.
• Provide security and supervision during non-business hours.
• Assist clients with supplies and encourage participation in activities.
• Enforce house rules and maintain cleanliness of common areas.
• Maintains client confidentiality and verifies release of information with accuracy.
• Assists clients with supplies, equipment, linen, or books as needed.
• Encourages client participation in treatment, social and recreational activities to aid rehabilitation.
• Enforces house rules during shifts and monitors common areas for cleanliness.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Calmness under stress

TN DL with F endorsement

Education

Relevant training or equivalent

Job description

Technician/Attendant - Residential - Lewisburg TN

JOB TITLE: Technician/Attendant- Residential FT,PT DEPT:Lewisburg

SCHEDULE: 1st, 2nd Shift with rotating weekends SALARY: D.O.E.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Represents the entire team while on duty and understands the need for consistency within the team as a whole.
• The employee understands and practices Universal Precautions at all times.
• Answers the telephone, takes messages and/or sends messages to individual staff voice mailbox (at the discretion of the caller).
• Completes pre-admission screening forms on prospective clients calling after hours.
• Provides for the confidentiality of the individual client in treatment. Prior to giving out any information to any caller about any client, checks the client database system for an Authorized Release of Information for that particular caller from the specific client. Also, ensures that only authorized information is given.
• Assists clients with any supplies or equipment, linen, books, etc.
• Assists client in becoming accustomed to the facility routine and encourages them to participate in treatment, social and recreational activities to promote rehabilitation.
• Enforces all house rules while on duty.
• Inspects common areas and ensures they are maintained each shift. This includes rest rooms, staging room, linen closet, laundry facilities, hallways, etc.
• Locks all outside doors and provides night time security watch during non-business hours.
• Work a flexible schedule as needed for site coverage.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress situations.
• Experience in behavioral health, recovery, or residential care preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Some computer skills. Ability to type 20 wpm.
• Able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Keeps a current CPR and First Aid certifications, required.
• Pass Background Check and Drug Screen, required.
• Valid TN D.L. with "F" endorsement required; "F" endorsement can be obtained once hired.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent preferred.

Buffalo Valley is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer