NUWAY Alliance
Chemical Dependency Technician (The Gables) #1973
Location: The Gables, Rochester, MN.
Organization Overview NUWAY 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 Overview The rate for this role is $20 per hour with an additional $1 per hour for any hours worked between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
As 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. The CD Tech will supervise and manage client behavior, help manage client crisis situations when necessary, and assist on‑duty counselors as required in direct support of program goals and objectives. The CD Tech must exhibit 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. In 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. The CD Tech must maintain client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal guidelines and HIPAA requirements.
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Age 18 or older
Current First Aid/CPR certification and Medication Administration certificate (for Residential only) obtained within 30 days of starting work
Ability to pass Minnesota DHS background study
Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds
Physical 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.
Proficiently understand, follow instructions, and communicate effectively in English. Able to effectively document services in writing formatted in English.
Preferred Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Previous experience in an addiction treatment facility or experience working in the substance use disorder and/or mental health field
Competent computer skills and able to effectively enter information in various systems
This 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.
EEO Statement The Gables is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Location: The Gables, Rochester, MN.
Organization Overview NUWAY 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 Overview The rate for this role is $20 per hour with an additional $1 per hour for any hours worked between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
As 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. The CD Tech will supervise and manage client behavior, help manage client crisis situations when necessary, and assist on‑duty counselors as required in direct support of program goals and objectives. The CD Tech must exhibit 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. In 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. The CD Tech must maintain client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal guidelines and HIPAA requirements.
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Age 18 or older
Current First Aid/CPR certification and Medication Administration certificate (for Residential only) obtained within 30 days of starting work
Ability to pass Minnesota DHS background study
Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds
Physical 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.
Proficiently understand, follow instructions, and communicate effectively in English. Able to effectively document services in writing formatted in English.
Preferred Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Previous experience in an addiction treatment facility or experience working in the substance use disorder and/or mental health field
Competent computer skills and able to effectively enter information in various systems
This 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.
EEO Statement The Gables is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NUWAY Alliance by 2x.
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