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Detox Support Technician - Substance Use Disorder Treatment BASIC FUNCTION • Monitor and provide leadership and supervision to clients during Detoxification. RESPONSIBILITIES • Assist with admission and orientation of detox clients. • Search property and belongings for contraband. • Measure vital signs and accurately record results. • Report all safety / security infractions or trouble areas to Senior Detox Support Technician. • Complete all necessary client documentation, including and not limited to, logs, maintenance reports, incident reports, etc. • Promptly respond to all call bells. • Adhere to all CRI-Help policies and procedures. • Chart client activities and conditions accurately, descriptively and legibly at least once per shift. • Communicate effectively with peers, health care team members and physicians. • Complete client observation/documentation as instructed by Senior Detox Support Technician and physician. • Detox Support Technician reviews doctor’s orders of the day, ensuring all order were implemented, adhered to, or changed as needed, at the beginning of each shift. • Supervise and document all self-administered medications as per agency policy and procedure. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Detox Manager and / or Senior Detox Support Technician. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED • Must have excellent oral communication skills • Must have excellent written communication skills • Must have excellent client relation skills • Must have excellent time management skills • Must be knowledgeable in identifying patterns common to drug addicts and alcoholics • Must be able to accept direction and respond positively to supervision • Must have the ability to modify behavior in response to supervision • Must be able to multi-task EDUCATION / TRAINING • Must have high school diploma or equivalent. • Must be certified or registered with CCAPP, CAADE or CADTP. • Must be certified in CPR / First Aid Training. EXPERIENCE • Must have at least 1 year of qualifying job experience. SPECIAL CONDITIONS • Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings. POSITION REPORTS TO • Detox Manager & Senior Detox Support Technician Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance