Position Description
The Detox Technician 1 performs all duties relevant to providing direct care for individuals receiving detoxification, alcohol/drug addiction treatment or mental health crisis care services, or those using Safe Solutions. Detox Technicians are responsible for maintaining a therapeutically safe and secure environment through close and courteous interactions with clients that may be intoxicated, withdrawing or in mental health crisis, in normal and potentially volatile circumstances. Detox Technicians are required to handle multiple tasks occasionally under high-stress conditions.
Position Functions
- Provide direct supervision for all clients participating in all services, to include monitoring for behavioral needs/changes, medical or mental health symptoms and/or compliance with work assignment and individual treatment plans.
- Maintain professional boundaries with clients while modeling appropriate behavior by treating all with respect and dignity.
- Complete admission and discharge process of clients.
- Help intoxicated clients with changing out of their clothes and into facility-issued clothing and assist with showering incapacitated clients who have vomited or soiled themselves.
- Encourage rules and program compliance through positive incentives and apply disciplinary consequences as needed.
- Complete detailed incident reports as required.
- Intervene in disruptive and dangerous client behavior, utilize verbal de-escalation skills and act as a member of response team able to physically restrain out-of-control clients.
- Respond to medical and mental health emergencies and perform close watch on suicidal clients
- Administer breathalyzer (PBT) and urine analysis (UA) tests and report and record test results
- Attend and participate in shift briefings, staff meetings and trainings as assigned
- Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Knowledge and level of competency are commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid South Dakota Driver’s License within 90 days of moving to South Dakota.
Additional Information
Working Environment:
- Work is typically performed in a detoxification facility.
- Work requires the use of protective devices, such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
- Must be able to lift and carry more than 50 pounds.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on telephone, in-person and in writing.
- Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, climb stairs and sit.
- Ability to periodically exert high levels of energy in the form of unarmed self-defense and lifting and/or moving more than 50 pounds.
- Must possess sufficient physical capability to overcome and restrain a combative or resistive individual.
Pennington County Benefit Summary
The following is a summary of benefits available to full-time and part-time benefited employees of Pennington County.
Heath Care Program
Health – Pennington County has a self-funded health care program for employees and their dependents. Health Insurance and Prescription Drug is covered through Wellmark (Blue Cross Blue Shield). Two plans are offered: a traditional PPO plan with co-pay structure and a high deductible plan with higher deductible/out-of-pocket maximums.
Dental – Dental coverage is provided through Delta Dental of South Dakota. 100% of usual and customary charges for preventive and diagnostic procedures are covered, after a $50 deductible per individual / $150 per family. Routine and restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, and major services are covered at 50%. There is an annual maximum of $1000 per individual. Orthodontics are not covered under this plan.
Prescription – The Health care program includes retail and mail order (90-day supply) prescription coverage, both requiring an affordable co-pay. Co-pays do not accumulate toward satisfaction of the deductible or co-insurance limit.
Note: Health care program coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following one complete month of employment. The program is available for employees and their dependents.
Life Insurance
Pennington County provides a $20,000 basic life insurance policy for every benefited employee. Optional supplemental life insurance can be purchased for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
Employee Assistance Program
Pennington County employees and family members may receive counseling services for issues relating to financial difficulties, marital and family distress, emotional problems, and alcohol or drug abuse. Generally speaking, as many as three visits annually are provided at no charge. Services are confidential.
Retirement Plan
Pennington County is a member of the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The employee contributes 6% (8% for public safety) of gross wages. The contribution is matched by the County. Upon separation from employment with Pennington County, individuals who are fully vested in SDRS (three years of contributory service) have the right to receive a monthly lifetime retirement benefit at retirement age.
Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax basis through the SDRS supplemental retirement program. Other SDRS benefits include long term disability, family, and spouse benefits.
Supplemental Insurance
AFLAC offers various supplemental insurance policies for employees and family members. These policies are portable and guaranteed renewable. Premiums are deducted from payroll.
Paid Time Off
Vacation – Vacation time accrues per pay period at the rate of 3.077 hours for new employees with incremental increases based on years of service. Maximum hours of accumulation apply.
Sick Leave – Sick leave accrues at the rate of 3.077 hours per pay period. Employees may use up to 80 hours of available sick leave annually for other designated reasons. Sick leave separation benefits are available after 10 years of employment.
Holidays – Employees are eligible for up to 11 paid holidays per year.
All Paid Time Off benefits are prorated based on the number of hours worked or benefit time taken in a pay period for all benefited employees.
This summary is for general information only. Employees have access to complete and detailed policies, procedures, or summary plan descriptions for all benefits cited.
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