Overnight FT Therapeutic Mentor $500 hiring bonus paid at 90 days Omaha, NE

The hours are midnight to 8 am Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. $15 an hour with $1 differential for overnight. PTO, EAP, Health, dental and vision.

This therapeutic mentor will serve as a direct care staff for our residential substance abuse treatment facility that serves adult women. This position provides supervision and support to residents as a part of the 24 hour direct care staff.  The tech will be part of the team that provides oversight for the women during nontraditional business hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides supervision and support for program participants as a part of residential program staffing for 24 hour per day, 7 day per week schedule.
• Documents client activity, progress and needs per established record keeping procedures.
• Participates in monthly staff meetings to obtain information, provide information, and assist with service planning.
• Provides support services for program participants under the direction of therapeutic staff.
• Operate basic office equipment as needed to meet facility needs.
• Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of facility, including monitoring program participants’ activities.
• Orients clients to facility rules and addresses client non-compliance as necessary to create a safe and secure environment for other residents.
• Works as a team member with other program staff to provide direct care to clients.
• Observes program participants during medication time, documenting compliance/noncompliance.
• Exhibit good verbal/written communication skills
• Remains knowledgeable of support group services that provide support services for persons with substance abuse problems and their families.
• Answer or direct incoming referrals with appropriate information.
• Develops supportive relationship with clients.
• Displays a courteous and caring attitude at all times to the clientele, volunteers, and visitors of the Agency.
• Cooperates and collaborates with program area staff, volunteers, and other Agency staff.
• Is dependable and punctual regarding scheduling and attendance.
• Abides by all specific program and Agency procedures, policies, and requirements.
• Develops personal and program related skills through participation in internal and external training opportunities including printed material and audio and/or visual media. This will include but is not limited to recognition of co-occuring conditions.
• Performs other program related duties as assigned.