1St Shift Technician (Case Aide)

About Us:

Founded in 1967, CT Renaissance has provided behavioral health and criminal justice services throughout Connecticut to adults, individuals and families. We pride ourselves on continuously evolving to meet the changing needs of those we serve. Proactive monitoring of our programs and the state of our sector ensures that we are providing the most effective services for our clients and their families.

Our goal, since the inception of our organization has been to provide clinically sound quality services that are individually tailored to each person served. Our goal is to help each individual reach their goals in order to achieve their potential.

Summary:

• The purpose of the Technician position is direct care of clients and to coordinate and manage daily safety and security of client direct care services; provide programmatic information to internal and external customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily supervision of clients to include head counts; facility tours; supervision of meals and ensuring client participation.
• Daily facility reviews to include: facility/grounds maintenance reviews; adherence of building cleanliness policies; perform fire and disaster drills and facility/grounds safety reviews.
• Coordination of all new admissions to include: urine collection and distribution of bed linen and toiletries as well as introduction to program rules and expectations.
• Provide accurate, detailed documented shift reports regarding client status and program issues to ensure communication between shifts.
• Answering phone calls and disseminating appropriate information to all parties.
• Assist in providing weekly programing through group sessions.
• Understanding of all applicable contractual agreements including the DOC Residential Providers Manual, CSSD and DMHAS agreements as required by program.
• Supervision and timeliness of submission of incident reports.
• Aid in transportation of clients to community appointments.
• Participate in house and staff meetings.
• Monitoring submission of urine drug screens by same sex clients
• Administering of all client breathalyzers.
• Complete all mandatory internal and external trainings within required time limits
• Adhere to state and federal regulations and standards of accreditation, facility licensure and funding sources, DSS and ASAM guidelines.
• Contribute to meeting or exceeding agency outcomes and performance measures
• May perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge of:

• Electronic Healthcare Record systems, general office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to:

• Interact effectively with a diverse group of clients with co-occurring disorders.
• Analyze and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Manage priorities to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.
• Work and make decisions independently.
• Assimilate to new information and technology.

Education and Experience:

• High School degree or equivalent required
• Associate’s Degree a plus
• 1 year related experience within the mental health and/or substance use disorder field and/or criminal justice environment

Other:

• Must be ethical, self-motivated, dependable/reliable and detailed oriented.
• Must be able to interface easily with clients, staff, and other management.
• Must be able to meet routine office physical demands including climbing stairs, carrying up to 20 pound objects and possessing the dexterity and vision to operate office computers and equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete the introductory probationary employment period.

This job description covers the most significant duties but does not exclude other assignments or related duties.

EOE/AAP

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• related: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person