CD Tech ($20hr) - Part-Time

Company: Nuway
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

Chemical Dependency Technician (NUWAY II) #1573NUWAY is currently looking for a detail orientated individual to work at our Residential Program in Minneapolis in a part-time capacity as a Chemical Dependency Technician. The ideal candidate would have past experience in mental health or substance abuse. This part time role is looking for candidates with weekend availability on both 1st and/or 2nd shifts.The hourly rate for this position is $20.00.Organization OverviewNUWAY Alliance is a nonprofit organization created in 2019 with a mission to provide leadership, innovation, and recovery access in response to national and local trends in behavioral healthcare. It provides overarching leadership and management to NUWAY House, Cochran Recovery Services, The Gables, Arrigoni Housing Support and NUWAY Recovery Foundation. In addition to extremely competitive compensation packages, NUWAY Alliance has best in class benefit offerings for employees including company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, a 403(b)-retirement plan with an extremely generous company match, and much more!Position OverviewAs a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Chemical Dependency Technician (CD Tech) will assist clients from admission through discharge providing client support through the extended substance and mental health treatment process. CD Techs supervise and manage client behavior and help manage client crisis situations when necessary. They assist on-duty counselors as required in direct support of program goals and objectives. CD Techs require self-confidence, professionalism and the ability to exercise individual discretion and judgment. They must manage competing demands on their time and adhere to program schedule and rules. This includes situations where a client may be under the influence of a controlled substance or struggling with mental health symptoms, the CD Tech will respond in a professional, therapeutic and positive manner. They must be able to react and respond to medical emergencies conveying a positive and professional image to clients, staff and visitors. CD Techs must be able to maintain client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal guidelines and HIPAA requirements.Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and ExperienceRequired:Age 18 or olderCurrent First Aid/CPR certification and Medication Administration certificate (for Residential only) obtained within 30 days of starting workAble to pass Minnesota DHS background studyAbility to relate to people from diverse backgroundsPhysical Demands: Sitting for extended periods of time. Daily use of general office and/or residential facility equipment. Lifting (max 25 pounds), minimal reaching, bending and stooping. Ability to effectively navigate program and office environment such as ascending and descending steps, passing through doorways and entrances, and accessing program/office facilities.Preferred:High School Diploma or GEDPrevious experience in an addiction treatment facility or experience working in the substance use disorder and/or mental health fieldCompetent computer skills and able to effectively enter information in various systemsThis employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.NUWAY is an Equal Opportunity Employer#IND789by Jobble

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