Substance Abuse Techncian Lead
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Description: Bernalillo County Government is hiring Substance Abuse Techncian Lead right now, this position will be depute in New Mexico. Further informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Position Summary
Under direction of the assigned supervisor, perform professional level duties and functions associated with the treatment of substance abuse (drug and alcoh! ol). Will assist in providing comprehensive detoxification and treatment services to clients within the program. Will provide lead instruction to staff as needed and may serve as trainer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Obtain relevant information about clients through interview, assessment and case history; assist and support clients through addiction detoxification and recovery; observe, intervene and report client adherence to program goals and objectives.
Work in conjunction with other department staff to administer scheduled program curriculum and other activities utilized for treatment and rehabilitation of substance abuse.
Gather and research data utilized to track the reliability and validity of treatment that has been provided; make recommendations regarding modification of services and service delivery.
Process new clients, i.e., issuance of clothing, orientation to the rules of facilities and assist clients with daily activities, ev! ents and informational literature.
Review files/recor! ds to insure accurate, updated documentation and provide written reports to program managers.
Transport clients to appointments and other service locations outside of assigned program.
Prepare and maintain statistical reports, case histories, maintain progress notes and document behavioral incidents through observation of clients and maintain confidential records. .
Participate in reviews of job performance and adhere to recommended measures for change.
Maintain security, order and discipline to prevent disturbances and insure the safety of residents, staff and community.
Assign, supervise and train personnel, as needed; serve as shift lead to insure shifts are fully staffed and to provide other supervisory support.
Maintain current knowledge base on counseling issues regarding substance abuse through conferences, educational training and networking with other agencies or groups.
Conduct and participate with tra! ining and staff development programs; assist in training and monitor staff facilitating groups.
Assure for appropriate shift transition to include client count, equipment and keys, staffing and required documentation.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.
- The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.
Associate Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminology or related field, plus four (4) years experience working in substance abuse field, health care, or related setting, law enforcement, emergency management, corrections, or other related field OR any combination of post-secondary education and/or experience ! totaling six (6) years working in substance abuse field, health care or! related setting, law enforcement, emergency management, corrections or other related field.
Licensure as an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA) preferred.
Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) preferred.
Must have knowledge of operations and activities of an addiction treatment program.
Must have knowledge of alcohol and substance abuse theory and treatment; knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
Must have knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to client rights.
Must have the ability to interact effectively and professionally with administration, subordinates and the general public.
Must have the ability to analyze situations in a rational, mature and confident manner and to remain calm under stressful situations.
Must have the ability to utilize discretion and independent judgment; ability to maintain confidentiality of client rec! ords at all times.
Must be skilled in the use of computers to generate reports and maintain records.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to write reports.
Must have the ability to operate a variety of office equipment.
Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred.
Supplemental Information:
Screening and Compliance
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
Employee must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
Employee may be required to work different shifts and program reassignments.
Working Conditions
Essential job duties are performed indoors in climate-controlled environment.
Primary work surface is even, dry, carpeted or tiled floor.
Works alone primarily, with or without directions. W! orks with groups and with a select team at times.
Equipment, T! ools and Materials
Telephone, typewriter, calculator, computer, fax machine, and copy machine are used in performance of essential job duties.
Various forms of paperwork are handled in performance of essential job duties .
Functional Analysis, Mental & Physical Functions:
**NOTE: You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your capability to do the job. On the other hand, if you want the employer to consider special arrangements to accommodate a physical or mental impairment, you may identify that impairment in the space provided and suggest the kind of accommodation that you believe would be appropriate .
Mental Functions
Employee must be able to correctly judge situations and determine appropriate actions to be taken.
Must be able to write report and document in proper format, utilizing correct punctuation, spelling and grammar.
! Must be able to listen to clients.
Must be able to understand written reports pertaining to clients, including academic, psychological or medial reports.
Must be able to make good judgments and decisions affecting others.
Must be able to work and communicate effectively with different kinds of people, in a variety of situations.
Physical Functions
Work is primarily sedentary, with opportunities to stand/walk as needed typically being available throughout the workday.
Must be able to bend at the waist and twist/rotate as necessary.
Must be able to work with arms bent or extended away from body or overhead and be able to push/pull with arms as needed.
Must be able to lift and carry items such as paperwork and files.
Must be able to crouch and kneel as necessary.
Must be able to use hands and fingers in order to grasp/manipulate various equipment and materials needed to perform essential duties.
Must be able to coordinate use of hands and eyes in operation of! equipment, such as computer and calculator.
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If you were eligible to this position, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Bernalillo County Government.
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This position will be opened on: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 02:34:17 GMT
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