POSITION SUMMARY

Substance Abuse Technician Trainee will perform technical duties and functions associated with the treatment of substance abuse (drug and alcohol). Under guidance, will assist in providing detoxification and treatment services to clients within the program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Under guidance of the Program Supervisor will obtain relevant information about clients through interview, assessment and case history; assist and support clients through addiction detoxification and recovery; observe, intervene and report client adherence to program goals and objectives.
2. Work in conjunction with other department staff to administer scheduled program curriculum and other activities utilized for treatment and rehabilitation of substance abuse.
3. Process new clients and completing pre-screening for all intakes.
4. Under the assistance of the lead technician, will provide education to individuals and groups in the community and facilitate group presentations and workshops.
5. Transport clients to appointments and other service locations outside of assigned program.
6. Under the assistance of the lead technician, will prepare case histories and document behavioral incidents through observation of clients and maintain confidential records.
7. Inform the assigned supervisor of any changes, adjustments or complications with department protocols.
8. Receive guidance and training from Substance Abuse Technician - Program Supervisor within the division.
9. May receive and respond to routing inquiries on behalf of the department.
10. Performs other job related duties as required or assigned.

*The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

1. High School Diploma and one (1) year of work experience involving substance abuse, healthcare, law enforcement, emergency management, or corrections. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

1. Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
2. Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
3. Pursuant to the criminal history screening for Caregivers Act, Section 29-17-1 through Section 29-17-5 NMSA 1978, new hires at the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Services facility will be required to complete a caregiver criminal history screening for all caregivers. Conviction of a disqualifying condition is cause for termination or sufficient reason not to hire if applicant has a disqualifying condition on their record at time of application.
4. Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
5. Must have a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date and retain a valid NM driver's license while employed in this position.
6. May be required to work mandated overtime as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Shift work is required.
2. The majority of essential duties are performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
3. Outdoor duties are sometimes required in performance of essential duties and worker is exposed to natural weather conditions while performing outdoor duties.
4. Worker may be exposed to intermittent noise and vibration, a variety of fumes and odors, contagious diseases and potentially hostile and dangerous situations.
5. Indoor working surface is even and may be carpeted or tiled.
6. Indoor surfaces are typically dry and may involve the use of stairs.
7. Outdoor surface may be even or uneven and may be wet or dry.
8. Outdoor duties may involve the use of stairs or ladders and may be performed on inclines or hills.
9. Outdoor surfaces may include natural ground, asphalt, or concrete.
10. Worker may perform duties with or without directions from a supervisor.
11. Worker may perform duties alone, or as part of a select team.
12. Work hazards include high stress level of job, operation of a vehicle.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

1. Equipment typically used to perform administrative duties include the telephone, computer, telefax machine, typewriter, photocopy machine, pager and two-way radio.
2. Utilizes security equipment, restraint equipment, and mace as necessary, and weapons based on assignment.
3. Utilizes first aid equipment, oxygen, fire extinguishers and other safety equipment on an as needed basis.
4. Operates a county vehicle as assigned.
5. Materials and products typically handled in the performance of administrative duties include a wide variety of forms and paperwork, reports, various writing utensils and a wide assortment of other basic office supplies and materials.

COUNTY OF BERNALILLO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER