Job Description

The Sober Living Tech monitors clients, transports them for treatment, communicates and documents all

occurrences, and helps to provide a safe, caring environment in which the clients can recover. The Sober

Living Technician spends more direct time with the clients than any other position, and as such, is the lead

role model in helping the clients to rebuild new lives. Requires maintaining a positive, productive attitude,

even when clients may be argumentative or non-compliant.

Shift: (Nights) Wednesday - Saturday

Duties/Responsibilities

• Monitor/supervise clients at all times. IE: Recovery Community, 12 step meetings, gym, outside

activities, Outpatient Clinic, wherever and whenever you are in the presence of active program

participants.

• Follows the direction and guidance of the Lead Shift on duty.

• Ensure that clients adhere to facility rules. Guidance and assurance of program guidelines and

requirements at the RC & RF, and wherever and whenever in the presence of active program

participants.

• Alcohol and Drug testing of clients on a regular and random basis and document results properly.

Notifying the Lead Technician when necessary.

• Support & Intervention - verbally support clients as needed in times of confusion, discontent, and

disappointment, helping them to understand the value of the treatment experience while

maintaining appropriate boundaries. De-escalation of situations through nonviolent crisis

interventions and personal commitment to their wellbeing.

• Transport clients and/or staff to and from a variety of destinations at the direction and discretion of

your immediate supervisor or designee.

• Record Keeping/Documentation – daily shift reports, client behavioral incidents, and any

consequences given to clients or turned in to staff, maintenance needs, forms, or documents used by

Axiom in the course of a treatment episode.

• Prepare rooms/units for new clients - When a client discharges treatment, his/her unit must be

prepared for the next client, including but not limited to laundry, bedding, sanitizing all areas, and

cleaning the refrigerator.

• Client Supervision – Supervising clients is one of the primary areas of focus for technicians.

Supervision is defined as observing and directing the clients while they are in our program. While at

our facilities, technicians must provide them with a safe environment, in which they recover, as it is

an essential aspect to our helping them. As a technician, you are the lead role model in our clients'

lives, your standard of living must be kept at a level for which they will strive. You must always

maintain a professional attitude, refrain from the use of profanity, refrain from speaking in a

demeaning or belittling way with clients, maintain a healthy boundary, and work positively with

other members of the team. Always come from a position of care and concern with the clients’ best

interest in mind. Keep an open line of communication with all staff via progress reports whether

written or verbal. Random Drug and Alcohol testing, room and property searches will also be

required.

• Property Management – Our facilities must be kept to the highest standard in terms of cleanliness,

safety, and functionality to contribute to a positive client experience. Their immediate living

environment plays a huge part in providing them with a positive treatment experience. Techs are

required to oversee chores, inventory food, and cleaning supplies in the facility, and perform

scheduled inspections of the premises. Some minor maintenance of the property as needed or

reporting necessary repairs that are beyond your scope of expertise to the facilities department on a

timely basis. Techs must prepare the living quarters upon discharge of a client, making room and bed

ready for the next intake ie. Launder bedding, mop, and wipe down the furniture.

Who is Axiom Care?

Founded in 2012, Axiom Care is a Phoenix-based behavioral health organization that aims to ensure every Arizonan has access to compassionate, effective substance use treatment. With facilities in Maricopa and Pinal Counties, we offer comprehensive services including 24/7 observation, inpatient detoxification, residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and recovery housing with a focus on underserved populations.

Beyond our full-continuum community programs, we proudly operate specialty programs for the justice-involved (in partnership with ADCRR), for members of the Navajo Nation (in partnership with the Navajo Department of Health), and for Veterans (McCain Veteran Center).

Together, we’re building a future where compassionate care is accessible to all – come be a part of it!

What we offer

· Medical, Dental, and Vision

· 401(k) with up to 3.5% match

· Paid time off (PTO), paid sick time, and paid holidays

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Reimbursement for CMEs

· Free criminal record clearance for eligible justice-impacted staff through a partnership with Rasa Legal

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Voluntary benefits including group term life, voluntary term life, AD&D, short term disability, and accident coverage

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