Human Services Technician (HST)

Tri-County Human Services • Bartow, FL

30d

About The Position

Employees in this position perform a wide variety of duties related to the care and supervision of program clients. Individuals in this position work under the supervision of counseling and/or nursing staff as members of a treatment team. Position Expectation In keeping with the mission and core values of Tri-County Human Services, all persons served, stakeholders, and fellow employees will be treated with dignity , respect, and shown sensitivity to their cultural diversity.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Florida driver's license.
• Will work under the supervision of at least a bachelors level practitioner and will complete in-service training in the treatment of substance use disorders, patients rights, aggression control, HIV, infections control and other required trainings within 90-days of starting employment.
• The incumbent will be a member of the multidisciplinary team, provide therapeutic support as assigned and able to recognize the signs and symptoms associated with abuse and dependence.
• The substance abuse technician will be familiar with substance use rules and regulations, confidentiality, twelve step recovery concepts, clinical record documentation requirements and patient right.
• Must be able to respond to special circumstances such as emergencies, suicide and out-of-control behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision of the daily activities of clients in residential programs.
• With appropriate supervision, records individual case information in client records.
• With appropriate supervision, provides non-clinical services to program clients such as alcohol/drug abuse education and other educational services.
• Participates in group counseling sessions with senior counseling staff or appropriate supervisory staff.
• Serves as a professional role model for program clients and assists them in learning age-appropriate daily living and problem solving skills.
• With appropriate training and following chain of custody regulations, employee will perform urinalysis of clients to ensure they are alcohol and drug free per TCHS policy.
• Required to meet and maintain TCHS Approved Driver Qualifications per policy number 100.0052 and transport TCHS person served in any agency vehicle
• Performs other reasonable and related duties as requested by supervisory or administrative staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees