Volunteers of America - Dakotas · 3 weeks ago
Residential Treatment Technician - New Start
Sioux Falls, SD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $20/hr
0+ years expVolunteers of America - Dakotas is seeking Residential Treatment Technicians for their inpatient addiction recovery facility for pregnant and parenting women. This role involves providing support and guidance to residents and their children, ensuring a safe and empathetic environment as they navigate their recovery journey.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Provide supervision to ensure safety and well-being of all residents at New Start, including the children residing at New Start when appropriate
Participate in activities, while assisting residents in achieving privileges and approving of privileges and requests, as appropriate
Assist residents as needed during meal preparation ensuring proper nutritional needs are met
Provide effective role modeling for residents and their children to encourage healthy lifestyles
Provide support and guidance to residents in achieving their goals
Administer medications to residents as appropriate
Transport residents to appointments as needed using a company vehicle
Supervise and engage in age appropriate activities with children while their mothers attend scheduled groups and counselor/therapist sessions
Maintain consistent communication regarding the progress of each resident with other residential staff
Document services, activities and necessary program information
Attend program staff meetings
Attend all trainings required by agency and program standards
Perform job responsibilities professionally, consistent with the agencies code of ethics
Set limits utilizing positive reinforcement to strengthen/promote positive behaviors and discourage problem behaviors
Encourage positive behaviors of residents and their children
Assist residents to resolve conflicts, plan ahead, and make decisions
Responsible For Other Duties As Assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Effective communication and problem solving skills are necessary
Calm demeanor and ability to de-escalate situations
Be a positive role model
Valid driver's license required if providing transportation services
All candidates must be at least 21 years of age
Ability to stand, walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend on a daily basis
Capability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs on a daily basis
Benefits
$2,500 ($1,000 Relief) hiring bonus
Company
Volunteers of America - Dakotas
Our Mission: Volunteers of America, Dakotas is called by the Gospel to guide people to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase