Technician (Part Time)

Ctrenaissance; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care facility in Waterbury, Connecticut is seeking a Technician to ensure client safety and provide direct care services. This role involves supervising clients, conducting facility reviews, and assisting in program sessions. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree or relevant experience in the mental health field, be effective communicators, and hold a valid driver's license. The position emphasizes ethical behavior and self-motivation within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in mental health and/or substance use disorder field.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clients and ensure facility safety.
• Conduct daily facility reviews for cleanliness and safety.
• Coordinate new admissions and program introductions.
• Assist in program sessions and client transportation.

Skills

General office software

Effective communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's Degree or related experience

Job description

The purpose of the Technician position is direct care of clients and to coordinate and manage daily safety and security of client direct care services; provide programmatic information to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Daily supervision of clients to include head counts; facility tours; supervision of meals and ensuring clientparticipation.
• Daily facility reviews to include: facility/grounds maintenance reviews; adherence of building cleanlinesspolicies; perform fire and disaster drills and facility/grounds safety reviews.
• Coordination of all new admissions to include: urine collection and distribution of bed linen and toiletriesas well as introduction to program rules and expectations.
• Answering phone calls and disseminating appropriate information to all parties
• Assist in providing weekly programing through group sessions.
• Understanding of all contractual agreements including the DOC Residential Providers Manual, CSSD andDMHAS agreements as required by program.
• Supervision and timeliness of submission of incident reports.
• Aid in transportation of clients to community appointments.
• Participate in house and staff meetings.
• Monitoring submission of urine drug screens by same sex clients
• Administering of all client breathalyzers.
• Complete all mandatory internal and external trainings within required time limits
• Adhere to state and federal regulations and standards of accreditation, facility licensure and fundingsources.
• Contribute to meeting or exceeding agency outcomes and performance measures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of:

• General office software, particularly MicrosoftOffice Suite

Ability to:

• Interact effectively with a diverse group of clients with co-occurring disorders.
• Analyze and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Manage priorities to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.
• Work and make decisions independently.
• Assimilate to new information and technology.

Education and Experience

Associate's Degree or related experience within the criminal justice environment.

Experience within the mental health and/or substance use disorder field.

Other

Must be ethical, self-motivated, dependable/reliable and detailed oriented.

Must be able to interface easily with clients, staff, and other management.

Must be able to meet routine office physical demands including climbing stairs, carrying up to 20 poundobjects and possessing the dexterity and vision to operate office computers and equipment.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must successfully complete the introductory probationary employment period.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions of the position.

This job description covers the most significant duties but does not exclude other assignments or relatedduties