Recovery Housing Technician- 3rd shift

The Recovery Housing Technician at the Team Recovery is responsible for the support and monitoring of clients while in the program, as well as ensuring the physical environment is safe and clean. The Recovery Housing Technician provides milieu management and ensures the safety of individuals or groups in an addiction withdrawal management program.

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience Requirements: 1 or more years of experience in behavioral health or SUD treatment preferred.

License Requirements:

• BLS/CPR certification required, will train.
• Must be 21, have valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and be deemed insurable through Team Recovery's insurance carrier.
• Must be able to pass a pre employment background check and drug screen.

Job Requirements:

• Monitors housing resident behavior and provide support and guidance through the recovery process
• Remind clients of the program rules and regulations as necessary and report infractions promptly and appropriately.
• Performs rounds at all properties and all clients, including hourly checks on Ambulatory clients.
• Performs room and unit inspections, as well as property and medication inspections for new admissions and existing residents.
• Prepares for new admissions, cleaning, preparing rooms and beds, and doing house laundry.
• Assumes responsibility for incoming calls to the housing phone and addresses situations that arise via that communication outlet.
• Responsibly handles crisis and/or behavioral situations as they arise and contact and follow the proper chain of command.
• Collects urine samples when instructed by the Housing Coordinator or Housing Director ( not permitted for client-staff at any point during their treatment ).
• Assist in the management of maintenance requests and ensure property is maintained in a safe, working condition.
• Driving company vehicle(s), including multi-passenger vans to transport clients to and from the treatment center and other locations deemed necessary for treatment activities.
• Lead by example at all times, maintaining the value system and abiding by the living agreement of TR Housing, even when not on the clock. ( As client-staff, the employee is not permitted to perform any work-related tasks at the Housing Office, Treatment Center, or Sober Living properties when in their client role and during treatment hours. )
• Report incidents and complete incident reports according to policy in a timely, accurate manner, and give all documentation to the appropriate Director. Report to the Director of Recovery Housing or Operations Supervisor for all emergencies and/or concerns
• Participate in maintaining clean, properly supplied and efficient work areas (Staff Deep Cleaning is required on the fourth Thursday of every month, and will be inspected by the Vice President of Operations and CEO).
• Communicate with other employees as necessary to promote quality client care.
• Interact appropriately with clients and employees, showing them respect. Always maintain professionalism and establish and maintain strict professional boundaries with other clients and employees. Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to promptly and effectively manage situations with clients and employees. Remain in compliance with the Living Agreements when not on the clock (especially pertaining to client-staff role) .
• Be proficient and up to date on ethical policies, HIPAA, and 42 CFR regarding providing services in a behavioral health and SUD treatment environment ( especially pertaining to a client-staff role ).
• Protect the privacy of all client information in accordance with the organization's privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principle of professionalism as a healthcare provider. Failure to comply with the organization's policies and procedures on client privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
• May access protected health information (PHI) and other client information only to the extent that is necessary to complete your job duties. The incumbent may only share such information with those who have a need-to-know specific patient information you have in your possession to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other company operations.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training as scheduled to provide input towards program development and staff training.
• Must follow all defined company policies outlined in the Team Recovery Ohio, LLC Employee Handbook and Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, concerns regarding company policies and procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of the policy to their supervisor.
• Other tasks/duties unrelated or related to Housing as assigned to you by your Director or another Department Director.