Recovery Technician

Heartland Center For Behavioral Change•Kansas City, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

In accordance with the agency’s mission, vision, values and goals, the Recovery Technician serves as support staff who monitors residents while the residents achieve treatment in a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment during their residency at the facility. The Recovery Technician will interact with residents, co-workers, HCBC's team members and vendors daily demonstrating self-initiative, professionalism, and positive leadership at a residential facility. The Recovery Technician must be alert and have solid observation skills to report and document the resident's activities and any change of behavior. The Recovery Technician must be able to work under supervision and make good sound decisions without detailed instructions.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of substance use disorders and the criminal justice system
Basic knowledge and understanding of human behavior, attitudes, and motivation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Skill in resolving conflicts and negotiating with others
Skill in developing positive and productive participant relationships
Ability to develop and maintain accurate, legible, organized records, and to prepare timely reports
Ability to plan and organize working time effectively and to meet deadlines
Ability to work effectively with persons from diverse cultures and backgrounds and to respect individual differences
Ability to handle confidential information appropriate
Possession of a high school diploma, equivalency or life experience equivalency
A minimum of one year experience in working with clients with severe mental illness
Licensure Certification, Registration: Medication Aide, CPR, First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Peer Support Specialist
Providing one-on-one or group services with a rehabilitation/habilitation and recovery/resiliency focus
Any certified CNA work
Lived experience with substance use or recovery, PSS
Supporting efforts to find and maintain employment for individuals and/or to function appropriately in families, school and communities
Assisted individuals to achieve the goals and objectives on their individualized treatment or person centered plans.
All candidates will be required to submit to a background screening.
No candidate may be considered for employment who is under the supervision of Federal, State, County or Municipal Corrections Department nor have any pending felony or misdemeanor charges other than minor traffic charges.
All candidates for employment must meet the established minimum qualifications for employment as identified by the applicable regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Monitors and intervenes with residents and ensures appropriate, acceptable behaviors are shown, physical and emotional security is assured.
Provides direct support to residents in order to meet treatment plan goals in accordance with the policies of the facility and as agreed upon by the individual resident.
Is responsible to follow all program schedules including meals, recreation, smoke breaks, groups, and other activities outlined in the policies as changes occur.
Completes medication counts as required, and reports issues related to medications, medical, or behavioral health needs of the resident to the Program Manager or designee.
Assists in resident admissions as outlined by supervisor and the program's needs.
Monitors and documents daily chore completion as designated by supervisor, ensuring cleanliness of facility.
Collects specimen to perform urine analysis and conducts Breathalyzer testing.
Reports and documents observation accurately and completely.
Participates in and meets ethical standards regarding all treatment and documentation practices, Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement procedures, utilization management, and program/client outcomes.
Follows all agency policies and procedures including emergency and corporate compliance policies and procedures 100% of the time.
Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
Performs other related work as assigned.