Detox Monitor- Weekends(7PM-7AM)

The Healing Place•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

Candidates must have 1 year experience working in the addiction field. This position is responsible for the uninterrupted operation of Detox and Overnight Services at The Healing Place of New Hanover County. This includes making hourly rounds, performing admissions, processing discharges, upholding facility guidelines and responding to crisis situations at the facility. Must have 1 year experience working in a detox facility or Peer Support Certification.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalency required
Must be CPR certified (within 90 days of onboarding)
Must be able to spend extended periods of time on your feet (walking, standing)
Ability to project a professional image
Must be able to lift 50lbs. on occasion
Valid Driver's License required
Must have 1 year experience working in a detox facility or Peer Support Certification
Must have 1 year experience working in the addiction field
Excellent written/oral/interpersonal communication skills
Precise attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, people and processes
Comfortable communicating with individuals with a diversity of backgrounds, income levels, and influence
Organized with strong time management skills

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge in Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Excel and Word) preferred

Responsibilities

Follow approved policies and procedures to operate Detox and Overnight programs
Perform hourly rounds throughout the entire facility
Perform admissions and discharges in Detox and Overnight programs
Observe and document client behavior
Take, record, and report out vital signs as ordered by medical staff
Hold clients, staff, and visitors accountable to the facility guidelines
Document and make medications available for self-administration to clients when necessary
Perform property contraband searches of clients and their belongings when necessary
Administer preliminary drug screens to clients when necessary
Document and report all incidents involving a safety hazard or violation of facility guidelines
Act as first responder to emergency and medical situations within the facility
Use crisis intervention skills to assist clients in de-escalating situations when necessary
Ensure the facility is kept sanitary, clean and organized
Ensure the safety of facility staff and clients, including addressing any situation that may present a possible threat to any person within the facility
Assist in the intake process, including preforming an initial assessment of client needs