Job Purpose & Position Overview

The Halfway House Tech’s primary duties are to provide a supportive atmosphere reinforcing abstinence and enforcing rules that sustain an alcohol/substance abuse-free life-style. This position will be supportive in implementing the nutrition and dietetic elements, building maintenance, janitorial and ground maintenance of the Program.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Must become knowledgeable of the AIHRC program organization, philosophy, functions, policies and procedures, mandated by State/Federal Regulations.
Assist resident’s adherence of Halfway House Rules and Expectations as it pertains to the Halfway House confinements.
Provide a daily written record of client consultations, client incidents and submit such reports to the Advisor/Counselor/Manager on a daily basis.
Will notify Halfway House Counselor/Advisor/Manager when crisis situation occurs.
Will conduct the nutritional assessment of each client upon admission and prior to release from Halfway House.
Will meet with the Area Dietician/Nutritionist, to develop menus for specialized dietary needs of individuals; diabetes, food allergies, etc.
Will be responsible for planning menus in accordance with the current recommended dietary allowance standards as published by the National Research Council.
Responsible for maintaining food safety, sanitation, receiving, storing/handling and preserving food items.
Responsible for generating grocery list from menus and utilizing cost efficiency techniques to purchase food supplies.
Will store food and kitchen items according to the State of Nebraska Health Standards & Regulations and IHS FDA requirements.
May prepare meals and/or assist residents in learning basic cooking skills.
Report all information vital to the upkeep of the food service program to the Halfway House Counselor/Advisor/Manager, including equipment failure or needed repairs to food service area.
Responsible for weekly deep cleaning of entire house; sanitation of stove, refrigerator, cooking utensil storage areas, kitchen cabinets, restrooms, etc..
Routinely check Alcohol Program buildings, storage Units and grounds to secure and protect property and residents from danger of intrusion, accidents and fire hazards.
Provide routine inspections of resident’s quarters and resident’s assigned daily house duties
Provide emergency maintenance, routine maintenance repairs as needed and report equipment failure and building repairs that occur during their shift.
Has primary responsibility for the building maintenance, janitorial services and ground maintenance of the Halfway House and AIHRC buildings.
Assign house details to Halfway House residents.
May chaperone and transport residents to outside AA meetings, gatherings and recreational activities.
May transport residents to shopping, court, employment and medical appointments when necessary.

Qualifications/Skills:

Possess a High School Diploma or verifiable GED and/or a minimum of one (1) year of experience in related work experience.
Have a minimum of one (1) years sobriety and abstain from alcohol/drugs while employed in this position, a pre-employment drug/alcohol test will be required.
Must be knowledgeable of the disease concept of substance abuse and possess a thorough understanding of substance abuse as it pertains to Native Americans.
Must be in excellent physical and mental health and have the ability of lifting 50lbs and able to climb a flight of stairs. Must pass a physical within 30-days of hire and annually thereafter.
Must have good personal hygiene habits.
Must be able to exercise independent judgment and initiative and have the ability to delegate and motivate.
Must maintain the strictest confidentiality laws and regulations regarding clients and program records.
Must be willing to work an irregular work schedule when requested.
Must possess or be able to obtain within 60 days food handling and sanitation training, First Aid and CPR certification.
Have a Valid Driver’s License, be insurable and have own transportation.
Ability to express written ideas, opinions or facts with clarity.
Have the ability to use time constructively.
Must be a team-player and have a positive attitude.
Must pass a Federal Background Check.

Public Health Core Competencies for this Position

Public Health Sciences

Describes the scientific foundation of the field of public health.

Analysis and Assessment

Apply ethical data principles.

Leadership and Systems Thinking

Contributes to continuous improvement of individual, program and organizational performance.
Participate in and/or provides opportunities for professional development opportunities.
Contributes to continuous improvement of individual, program and organizational performance.

Communication and Cultural Competency

Communicate the roles of governmental public health and public health stakeholders as well as information to influence behavior and improve public health.
Gather input from and facilitate communication among indivduals, groups, organizations and local government to improve community health.

Financial Planning and Management

Establishes teams for the purpose of achieving program and organizational goals.
Motivates personnel for the purpose of achieving program and organization goals.

Training Requirements:

Physical Requirements:  

Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs. 
Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.

Cognitive Requirements: 

Reading, writing, calculating 
Above average social interaction skills 
Reasoning/Analysis 
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team
Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:  

Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently. 
Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:

All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

WCHS is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants must comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31 C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check. As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American and Veteran applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. WCHS participates in E-Verify.

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Halfway House Technician

WCHS is an equal opportunity employer.