Substance Use Disorder Technician (Youth Residential)

Brightli • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Technician provides direct and supportive care to clients in a youth residential setting. The role supports a safe, therapeutic environment by monitoring clients’ daily activities, observing and documenting behavior, assisting with vital signs and health monitoring, responding to crises, facilitating groups and structured activities, and transporting clients as needed. The technician follows program policies, maintains accurate documentation, and participates actively in the treatment team.

The position is part of a compassionate, collaborative, mission-driven team focused on helping people recovering from substance use build safety, stability, and hope. It offers patient-facing experience, structured training and professional development, and hands-on opportunities involving vital signs, medication observation, and group facilitation. The workplace emphasizes dignity, recovery, employee wellbeing, and trauma-informed care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of responsible employment.
• Successfully complete criminal, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint background checks.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Obtain First Aid and CPR certifications within three months of hire and maintain renewals.
• Complete Medication Administration training and Behavioral Management training within required timeframes.
• Complete the required training hours under applicable state regulation (for example, 36–40 hours, as applicable).
• Be at least 21 years old to operate a company-owned vehicle, or 23 to operate a 15-passenger van.
• For Kirksville RCF staff, Illinois staff, and Kansas Residential staff: provide evidence of being free from infectious disease, such as TB, before hire and annually.
• For Adolescent program staff: complete adolescent-specific training within six months.
• For Residential Care Facility (RCF) roles: obtain Level 1 Med Aid (LIMA) credentialing and Insulin Certification within the first 90 days in the position.
• For St. Louis County programs: a bachelor’s degree or MAADC I or II is required.
• Exceptions to qualifications may be made by the appropriate Executive Team member.
• Sedentary work requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds and negligible force frequently, repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements for typing or writing, and primarily sitting with occasional brief walking or standing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in human services or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with clients by leading activities, groups, and recovery skills sessions that promote adaptive behavior and social connection.
• Monitor clients’ health and safety, obtain and record vital signs, observe signs and symptoms of withdrawal, and escalate critical issues to medical staff.
• Observe and document self-administration or staff administration of medications, monitor over-the-counter medication inventory and storage, and report discrepancies according to policy.
• Provide personal care as needed, including grooming, bathing, and dressing, and assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Facilitate urine collection and testing, document results, and process laboratory send-offs according to policy.
• Complete accurate shift reports and electronic medical record documentation, and promptly communicate behavior or clinical concerns to the treatment team and supervisor.
• Conduct client supervision and bed checks and ensure clients are present for scheduled activities.
• Transport clients to appointments when required and drive safely according to agency standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment, report maintenance and safety issues, and follow program policies and procedures.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, trainings, and required certifications, including mandatory state and CARF trainings and agency onboarding.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 counseling, legal assistance, and financial consultation for the employee and household at no cost.
• Mileage reimbursement for work functions requiring travel.
• Employee discounts on hotels, theme parks, attractions, and college tuition.
• Paid time off package for full-time employees.
• Health, dental, vision, retirement, and life benefits, among others, for full-time employees.
• Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
• Career mobility and advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.
• Supportive workplace culture that promotes employee wellbeing, values individuals, and encourages health and happiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED