Addiction Recovery Technician (Nights) Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Addiction Recovery Technician (Nights) Charleston Center – A Division of Charleston County Government 3685 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405

STARTING HOURLY:

$17 Hourly You would be hired to work one of the two shifts. Duties include but are not limited to: Observing patients, listening to their concerns, recording your observations; Excellent customer services skills; Assisting agency medical and nursing staff; Taking patient vital signs; Transporting patients to and from various destinations in a 15-person passenger van; De-escalating situations; Maintaining a safe and secure treatment environment through completion of room and belonging searches, safety inspections, and reporting of safety issues should they arise; Role model pro-social attitudes and behaviors to the patient population; Assisting patients in maintaining their activities of daily living (eating, hygiene, maintaining a clean living space, etc.); Orienting new patients to the treatment milieu; Working collegially with the nursing, medial and clinical staffs.

Minimum Qualifications/Education:

High School Diploma/GED; Must obtain a Substance Abuse Specialist (SAS) certification within 3 years of hire; Will be expected to obtain and maintain CPR certification; A valid SC Driver’s license; Copy of

SC DMV 10

year driving record that includes no suspensions during that time; Basic computer skills. Current SAS and/or experience working in a residential treatment setting preferred. Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Optional Life and Disability Insurance Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts Annual and Sick Leave Thirteen (13) recognized Holidays South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan Police Officers Retirement System (PORS – as applicable)

Optional Deferred Compensation Program Longevity and Merit Pay Increases Optional Federal Credit Union Membership Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training Employee Assistance Program Employee Well-being Program Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

12 hour shift Night shift Overnight shift

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location:

In person