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Alpine Springs Rehabilitation and Recovery is a drug and alcohol recovery center located in Linesville, PA (Withdrawal Management/Clinically Managed residential) that offers individualized treatment using evidence-based practices to those struggling with addiction to leave our facility with the coping skills and knowledge to live a better, healthier lifestyle. To meet the needs of our clients, our treatment facility is open 24/7.

Alpine Springs is seeking candidates who are empathetic and passionate about helping others in a time of need. The ideal candidate must be people-focused, team oriented, flexible, possess good interpersonal skills, and can multi-task. Alpine Springs offers the tools and training that will help prepare you for success while employed with our company—whether you are a seasoned professional or someone that wants to learn and grow with our company!

The Program Technician monitors Alpine Springs clients. Ensures clients adhere to Alpine Springs policies and procedures, the PA Health Department, DDAP and CARF standards.

• Help clients achieve treatment goals and objectives by coaching and guiding clients in resolving simple problems and acquiring skills for living a clean/sober lifestyle.
• Monitor clients for compliance with Alpine Springs Linesville, LLC expectations, rules and regulations.
• Monitor clients to ensure their safety and well being through regular rounds and roll calls.
• Monitor client attendance and behavior at in-house and off grounds activities including: nature activities, recreation, self-help meetings, educational sessions and meals.
• Supervises clients doing their chores.
• Conducts in-house group activities for clients (e.g. informational groups, movies, self-help groups).
• Transport clients to and from appointments and outside self-help meetings.
• Documents facility and activities to ensure the ongoing maintenance of records and reports (e.g. status book and client counts each shift).
• Assists with client body and belongings searches when necessary.
• Obtain urine drug screens from clients when necessary.
• Report all incidents including potential incidents of abuse or neglect immediately to direct supervisor.
• Observe, respond to and report potential hazards which may result in an accident or injury to the client, staff or others.
• Demonstrate job specific knowledge of fire and disaster preparedness during drills or actual situations.
• Protect client rights and apply the principles of HIPAA, client privacy and confidentiality to all practices.
• Meet all standards for PA Health Department, DDAP, Funding Sources, Alpine Springs and CARF standards.
• Any other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Document in Electronic Medical Records.
• Ability to follow supervisor's directions.
• Knowledge of basic principles and methods of drug and alcohol treatment programs.
• Knowledge of basic behavior management and program planning principles.
• Ability to make judgements re: health and welfare of program clients and respond appropriately in emergency situations.

Pay Range: $14-$19/Hourly; DOE.

Location and Weekly Schedule: Depending on the needs of the business, the following weekly schedule is available

• Linesville facility location.
• Generally, this position's weekly schedule is Saturday-Sunday.
• Available shifts: day shift from 7AM-3PM or afternoon shift from 3PM-11PM.
• Weekdays, evenings, or nights are possible.
• Alpine Springs operates on a 24 hours per day and 7 days per week schedule. Employees are assigned shifts to accommodate these hours. All employees are expected to be flexible and understand that they may be asked to work different shifts/ at different sites to aid in covering the hours of the company.

• High school graduate or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum 3-year safe driving record.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred but will train.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PP, Outlook, etc.).
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good multi-tasking, listening, documentation and organization skills.

• Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Possess great interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility (facility is open 24/7)
• Must be kind and respectful to all clients and coworkers, have a positive attitude, and be a GREAT team player!

• Competitive Wages
• Paid-Training
• Annual PTO (part time policy rate)
• Casual Dress Code
• Employee Rewards & Recognition Programs
• A Rewarding Career in Making a Difference in People's Lives
• And More!

• Easy-To-Use Employee Scheduling
• Pick-up Available Shifts
• Submit and Manage Timecards
• Online Training Courses
• Online Employee Rewards and Recognition System