Technician (ARC)

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe•Cass Lake, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician works in the Addictions & Dependency Division at the Ahnji-be-mah-diz Recovery Center and reports to the Ahnji-be-mah-diz Recovery Center Program Manager. The role supervises residents’ compliance with program rules and regulations when counselors are absent and provides approved transportation for residents. Work hours are varied, and the position is non-exempt and safety-sensitive. The Technician supports residents’ sobriety goals and daily program activities, helps maintain the household and grounds, assists staff in fulfilling program goals, and refers clients or guests to appropriate programs or personnel. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with chemical dependency issues and treatment options, knowledge of the Leech Lake Reservation and surrounding area, and an understanding of Native American cultural values, lifestyles, and traditions. A valid Minnesota driver’s license and current insurance or insurability are preferred. Applicants who are chemically dependent must document one year of chemical-free sobriety. The role requires availability 24 hours/on call. Native American preference applies, and pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for all Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe A&D positions. There are no supervisory duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Familiarity with chemical dependency issues and treatment options.
Familiarity with the Leech Lake Reservation and surrounding area.
Good oral and written communication and customer service skills.
Ability to interface effectively with others.
Understanding of Native American cultural values, lifestyles, and traditions.
High degree of professional ethics.
If chemically dependent, documented one year of chemical-free sobriety.
Availability 24 hours/on call.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
Good attendance and punctuality.
Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for all Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe A&D positions.

Nice To Haves

Valid Minnesota driver’s license and current insurance or ability to be insured are preferred.

Responsibilities

Cook, wash dishes, grocery shop, and clean the area for clients when the cook is unavailable.
Distribute, monitor, and document clients’ prescribed medication.
Monitor, supervise, and document residents’ daily activities and behaviors.
Provide active support to residents’ sobriety goals.
Provide approved transportation for residents’ appointments, outside AA meetings, and cultural activities.
Supervise household tasks, ensuring the premises and grounds are maintained, well-balanced meals are prepared, and periodic changes of linen are available.
Assign job duties to residents.
Supervise scheduled in-house meetings and ensure residents participate.
Assist staff in fulfilling program goals and objectives.
Assist or refer clients and guests to appropriate programs or personnel.
Answer phones, route calls to appropriate staff, take messages, respond to routine inquiries, and document calls.
Adhere to data privacy requirements.
Comply with program standards and policies.
Attend or conduct mandatory meetings and trainings as required.
Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics, including compliance with the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Code of Ethics, Leech Lake GAPP Policy, and ARC Policies & Procedures.
Adhere to policies governing staff conduct.
Perform other related duties as assigned.