Residential Treatment Technician

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent and one year of work experience in a behavioral health treatment program; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

Must successfully pass a Level 2 background check as specified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Must successfully obtain the FDLE Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Certification within 6 months of employment or upon assignment which requires access to the Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)/National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment; re-certification required every two years. This is a Level One certification.
A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.
This is a grant funded position. There is no guarantee of permanent employment.

Position Summary

This is para-professional work, assisting professional counselors in a residential substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation facility under the direction and responsibility of the Alachua County Metamorphosis Residential Treatment Program.

An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for maintaining accurate records on residents and documenting any difficulties encountered in dealing with clients.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.  

Exudes a positive customer service focus. 

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.

Prepares reports, forms and documents as directed by supervisor.

Performs head counts during work shift at varying intervals of no more than one hour.

Refers clients to applicable support services as required.

Reviews forms and reports for accuracy and timely receipt.

Maintains client records and helps with other clerical/record keeping duties as necessary.

Serves as night facility manager as required.

May maintain partial caseload (if qualified) at the discretion of and under the supervision of a higher level professional supervisor.

Participates in group counseling sessions and assists counselors with clerical duties and patient observation.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. 

Drives a County vehicle to transport clients to scheduled appointments as well as other therapeutic group activities.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of the behavior and needs of individuals with substance use conditions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to recognize, identify and respond to manipulative behavior effectively.

Ability to learn the principles and practices of counseling, and the applicable laws, rules and regulations related to providing client services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; climb or balance; reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program  

NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here.

You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. 

• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

$21.74 Hourly