Treatment Service Technician - Crisis Stabilization Residential Services (Hamilton, MT)

Aware Inc.

1h•$17 - $19

About The Position

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE. AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as a treatment service technician. The support we provide helps the adults, children, and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. Our strength lies in our culture of care, and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply to join our team at AWARE.

Requirements

Ability to, under AWARE’s Unconditional Care Philosophy, implement individual support plans with the knowledge of behavioral techniques, interventions, skill building techniques, and understanding of the emotional and behavioral needs of individuals.
Requires computer literacy skills, including the ability to navigate, record, and overall basic computer skills needed for performance-based software as well as an electronic medical records system.
The HT must have the interpersonal oral and written communications skills to work as a team member, to make observations and to report them accurately, to learn resident care methods, and to follow oral and written instructions.
A High School Diploma or HSE is required, along with past employment experience.
Must have, or be willing to obtain, a valid Montana Driver’s License. Must have an acceptable driving record and pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the close supervision of adults who are emotionally challenged and/or experiencing behavior issues while engaged in life activities.
Performs basic care and provides supervision during hygiene activities, meal preparation, along with assisting with mealtimes, assisting, and household chores – including laundry, while fostering a safe, attractive, and comfortable environment.
Plans, escorts, participates in, and supervises adults during community and group activities, including recreational, leisure, vocational, and educational activities in order to build skills and develop appropriate coping mechanisms.
Implements and follows Individual Treatment Plans, Behavior Management Plans, Independent Living Plans and Personal Support Plans and adheres to AWARE Inc.’s Unconditional care Philosophy.
Observes, reports, and records data concerning the adults’ physical, emotional, and behavioral states.
Shops for the residences’ needs as directed.
Actively participates and supports group therapy efforts.
Assists with phone calls and visits with family when assigned.
May assist – as assigned – in medication distribution programs.
Transports residents to and from recreational activities and appointments when necessary.
Utilizes H.E.L.P. (including therapeutic holds) when it is determined that a resident is a danger to self or others; also performs basic First Aid and/or CPR when needed.
Utilizes and accurately records data using AWARE’s Electronic Medical Records System as assigned, www.aware-inc.org outlined, and trained.
Utilizes and accurately records data using AWARE’s Balanced Score Card Performance system as assigned, outlined, and trained.
Upon hiring, the Treatment Service Technician will undergo training and will be expected to pass testing in the following areas: H.E.L.P (de- escalation and therapeutic holds), Medication Certification, First Aid/CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, Client/Employee Health and Safety, and Behavior Intervention Skills.