Janus of Santa Cruz is seeking qualified applicants for Treatment Technician I in the Perinatal or Residential Treatment (PRT) Program.  The Treatment Technician I provides support services and general client supervision to the Perinatal  Residential Treatment and Recovery Programs and is a member of the clinical team.

 Schedule

part time and on-call coverage as needed.

Must be available to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have a knowledge of the dynamics of chemical dependency, self-help recovery programs;
• Basic organizational/office skills;
• Demonstrated competence in interacting with a broad range of individuals in a professional manner;
• Good conflict resolution and communication skills;
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner;
• Ability to work as part of a treatment team;
• Experience working in a residential treatment program is preferred but not required;
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred but not required;
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and car.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Cognitive and intellectual capacity to comprehend and administer organization & program policies and procedures and program budgets,
• Personal and intellectual ability to collaborate and organize effectively, understand and work with complex systems, provide professional leadership to the multi-disciplinary team and manage a budget,
• Physical ability to safely perform job functions with or without the aid of mechanical devices. Note: this location is a two-story building with no elevator,
• Manual dexterity and gross motor skills sufficient to operate a computer or manually complete required documentation in a legible and timely manner,
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in language that can be readily understood by the majority of the program’s clients and staff,
• Ability to effectively perform job responsibilities in a high stress environment,
• Ability to utilize efficient, productive work habits:
  • Establish appropriate priorities for timely and accurate completion of tasks,
  • Complete all work within expected time frames,
  • Consistently respond positively, with creative problem solving, to changing work environment demands and pressures,
  • Identify problems proactively and offer constructive suggestions for corrective action,
  • Take initiative and responsibility to obtain knowledge and skills to improve performance.