What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Technician - Full Time/ Day Shift 7AM-3PM position at Alpine Springs?
Now Hiring Program Technicians - Alpine Springs Rehabilitation and Recovery
Who We Are
Alpine Springs Rehabilitation and Recovery is a drug and alcohol recovery center located in Jamestown (Withdrawal Management/ Detox) and Linesville (Clinically Managed residential), PA that offers individualized treatment using evidence-based practices to those struggling with addiction to leave our facility with the coping skills and knowledge to live a better, healthier lifestyle. To meet the needs of our clients, our treatment facility is open 24/7.
Who We Are Looking For To Join Our Team
Alpine Springs is seeking candidates who are empathetic and passionate about helping others in a time of need. The ideal candidate must be people-focused, team oriented, flexible, possess good interpersonal skills, and can multi-task. Alpine Springs offers the tools and training that will help prepare you for success while employed with our company—whether you are a seasoned professional or someone that wants to learn and grow with our company!
Position’s Scope
The Program Technician monitors Alpine Springs clients. Ensures clients adhere to Alpine Springs policies and procedures, the PA Health Department, DDAP and CARF standards.
Responsibilities:
- Help clients achieve treatment goals and objectives by coaching and guiding clients in resolving simple problems and acquiring skills for living a clean/ sober lifestyle.
- Monitor clients for compliance with Alpine Springs expectations, rules and regulations.
- Monitor clients to ensure their safety and well being through regular rounds and roll calls.
- Monitor client attendance and behavior at in-house and off grounds activities including: nature activities, recreation, self-help meetings, educational sessions and meals.
- Supervises clients doing their chores.
- Conducts in-house group activities for clients (e.g. informational groups, movies, self-help groups).
- Transport clients to and from appointments and outside self-help meetings.
- Document’s facility and activities to ensure the ongoing maintenance of records and reports (e.g. status book and client counts each shift).
- Assists with client body and belongings searches when necessary.
- Obtain urine drug screens from clients when necessary.
- Report all incidents including potential incidents of abuse or neglect immediately to direct supervisor.
- Observe, respond to and report potential hazards which may result in an accident or injury to the client, staff or others.
- Demonstrate job specific knowledge of fire and disaster preparedness during drills or actual situations.
- Protect client rights and apply the principles of HIPAA, client privacy and confidentiality to all practices.
- Meet all standards for PA Health Department, DDAP, Funding Sources, Alpine Springs and CARF standards.
Competencies:
- Ability to read and write legibly.
- Document in Electronic Medical Records.
- Ability to follow supervisor’s directions.
- Knowledge of basic principles and methods of drug and alcohol treatment programs.
- Knowledge of basic behavior management and program planning principles.
- Ability to make judgements re: health and welfare of program clients and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or GED
- Valid driver’s license
- Minimum 3-year safe driving record
- CPR certification (preferred but will train)
- Successful candidates must be flexible (Our treatment facility is open 24/7), people-focused, team-oriented, possess good interpersonal-skills, and can multi-task.
Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week).
Pay Range: $13-16/hour. DOE.
Linesville Location and Schedule:
- Day shift 7am-3pm
- Mon-Fri, 8 hour shifts
- Weekends are possible.
What We Offer: Full-Time Employees Eligible for Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401k retirement savings plan
- Competitive Wages
- Paid Training
- PTO
Ready to join our team? Apply online at our website: http://alpinespringsrehab.com/careers or contact Human Resources for more info at 814-818-0002.
EOE.
