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Description

Adapt Integrated Health Care is looking for a Sobering Center Technician to join their team!

We Offer:

• 100% paid premiums for full family medical insurance
• Waiver cash option
• Dental and Vision insurance available
• Generous sick and vacation time accrual rates; accrued time rolls over year-to-year.
• 5% 401k employer contribution
• Life insurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Clinical supervision toward licensure is available.

The Sobering Technician is accountable for monitoring the well-being of all clients admitted to the Sobering Center, the security of the facility, collaboration with community agencies for referrals in to and from the Sobering Center, cleanliness of the facility, phone screening and data entry requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Admit sobering clients by conducting the following: test blood alcohol levels, complete urine analysis testing, observe for other chemical influences, check blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen levels, respiration rate and blood sugar levels when appropriate using vital signs matrix to determine next steps.
• Client will be searched with metal detector.
• Complete pertinent paperwork and create or utilize existing files to document the above information and the following: identity, personal and medical information, client property, and any actions taken regarding the admission of the client.
• Monitor clients while in sobering rooms for signs of movement, breathing, seizure, withdrawals, delirium tremens, statements or acts of self-harm, also for signs of dehydration and hunger, providing water and/or food when appropriate.
• When discharging sobering clients: test blood alcohol levels, return property, make appropriate referrals, close client file, sanitize mattresses, blankets and sobering room, sweeping and mopping sobering rooms and cleaning toilets, etc.
• Monitor all client activities and behaviors and report all abnormalities to of the Sobering Center Manager.
• Assist individuals lodged at the Sobering Center with activities of daily living as appropriate.
• Responsible for security and safety of all individuals in the Sobering Center.
• Required to facilitate initial procedures for admission, including completion of required forms, telephone screenings, releases, collection of initial assessment and recommendations for treatment planning.
• Documentation (in daily log) of pertinent information related to facility operations or compromises of the welfare of the clients.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Two years of recovery and active involvement in a 12-Step Program; or
• Two years’ experience in the substance abuse/ addiction field or
• Sociology, Psychology background and/or Medical Assistance/CNA Certification Program and one year experience working with substance disorder field or
• EMT Certification
• Mental Health Peer Support Certification or
• Addiction Peer Support Certification or
• Documented work experience and/or education in areas of crisis intervention, chemical dependency, and social or community services, including volunteer experiences are desirable.

Come join our progressive team and make a difference in the lives of others! For more information on our organization, please visit our website at www.adaptoregon.org.

Adapt Integrated Health Care is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our clientele. For anyone needing assistance or accommodation with Adapt’s application process, please reach out to our team at careers@adaptoregon.org or by calling (541) 672-2691 and asking for our Human Resources department.

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