Behavioral Heath Technician/Recovery Specialist

Horizon Services, Inc.•Albuquerque, NM

40d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician/Recovery Specialist I, II, III position is a key position in carrying out daily activities and establishing connections with program participants at the Sobering Center. The position is central to monitoring and maintaining organization, structure, and safety for all staff, clients, and community members arriving and or residing at the Sobering Center. In this role, you’ll make a difference in the lives of people with substance abuse challenges, and often with co-occurring conditions. You’ll use and grow your skills in compassionate care, crisis intervention and de-escalation, in a supportive and inclusive work environment. You’ll have the opportunity provide our community with substance abuse treatment to help people who are just discovering possibilities in their journey, going from a place of hopelessness to a place where they are valued and have the potential for a better life.

Requirements

Years of client monitoring experience working directly with SUD populations (RS I) 0-1 year, (RS II) 1-2 years, (RS III) 2+ years
Basic academic knowledge and understanding of Substance Use
Must have a NM driver’s license and a good driving record in good standing
Fluency in at least one of New Mexico threshold languages (Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Dari, Arabic, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, and Diné (Navajo))
Client Focus – Gains insight into client needs, quickly establishes rapport and relationships using evidence based practices, provides compassionate and empathic client care to all program participants
Problem Solving – uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions…looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answer.
Being Resilient- Rebounds from setbacks faced in a high stress environment. Handles and manages crises effectively. Maintains stability when faced with conflict.
Interpersonal Communication- delivers effective communication with a wide range of audiences. Addresses miscommunication quickly and appropriately. Conveys information clearly.
Experience in monitoring safety and daily activities
Experience observing and monitoring SUD clients in a residential setting
Demonstrated ability to remain emotionally stable when faced with hostility or aggression.
Ability to time-manage and prioritize
Demonstrated ability to maintain facility cleanliness using facility standards

Nice To Haves

Pursue accredited peer support certification or be certified peer specialist with New Mexico.

Responsibilities

Monitor and observe Sobering Center client behavior and activity to ensure clients are safe, accounted for and stable.
Must work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Sobering Center
Create and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for all clients at all times.
Maintain facility cleanliness and organization daily.
Understand best practices of the helping profession, including self-disclosure, professional boundaries, and ethics.
Trained in crisis de-escalation.
Responsible for client rounding using RFID monitoring technology.
Ensure clients are safely stabilizing during observation rounds.
Conduct screenings for participant needs and readiness for change.
Provide recommendations for referrals based on assessment needs.
Conduct screenings and assessments, having relevant registrations or certifications.
Coordinate the administration of the VI-SPDAT assessment.
Provide assistance with transportation and emergency response.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus for Bilingual Applicants: $2,000 (Distributed in 4 parts: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 90 days, $500 after 150 days, and $500 after 210 days of employment)
Generous contribution medical, dental, Life and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and dental coverage.
Training and CEU opportunities.

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