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Support Technician - Bilingual (English / Spanish) 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. • 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 • Bilingual (English / Spanish) 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 PAY RANGE • $23 - $25 / Hour Benefits: • 100% Employer Paid Health insurance • 80% Employer Paid Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • 10 Paid Sick Days / Year • 11 and 1/2 Paid Holidays / Year • 1 Week Vacation First Year / Progressively more with Years of Service • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Employee assistance program • Flexible schedule • Life insurance