Substance Abuse Technician- Part Time
Bernalillo County, NM - Albuquerque, NM
posted 10 days ago
About the position
The Substance Abuse Technician will perform professional level duties and functions associated with the treatment of substance abuse (drugs and alcohol). This role involves providing comprehensive detoxification and treatment services to clients. Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging, the County offers many benefits such as generous leave accruals, career development opportunities, remote & flex-work options, longevity pay, education assistance program, health benefits, and a lucrative retirement plan.
Responsibilities
- Obtain relevant information about clients through interview, assessment and case history; assist and support clients through addiction detoxification and recovery; observe, intervene and report client adherence to program goals and objectives.
- Work in conjunction with other department staff to administer scheduled program curriculum and other activities utilized for treatment and rehabilitation of substance abuse.
- Gather and research data utilized to track the reliability and validity of treatment that has been provided; make recommendations regarding modification of services and service delivery.
- Process new clients, i.e., issuance of clothing, orientation to the rules of facilities and assist clients with daily activities, events and informational literature.
- Provide education to individuals and groups in the community and facilitate group presentations and workshops.
- Transport clients to appointments and other service locations outside of assigned program.
- Maintain progress notes and document behavioral incidents through observation of clients and maintain confidential records.
- Participate in reviews of job performance and adhere to recommended measures for change.
- Receive guidance and training from Program Supervisor within the division.
- Maintain current knowledge base on counseling issues regarding substance abuse through conferences, educational training and networking with other agencies or groups.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma and two (2) years of work experience involving substance abuse, healthcare, law enforcement, emergency management, or corrections.
- Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) preferred.
Benefits
- Generous leave accruals
- Career development opportunities
- Remote & flex-work options
- Longevity pay
- Education assistance program
- Health benefits
- Lucrative retirement
