Ascend Healthcare is looking for patient, compassionate, and caring people looking to work for teens in an adolescent Residential Treatment Center.

We are seeking outstanding mentors (otherwise known as techs). We are located in Agoura Hills. In addition to the duties listed below we are looking for someone who is passionate about recovery and can relate to an adolescent population. This position is vital to our implementation of excellent client care as the right mentor will be the liaison between the treatment team and the adolescent. You will be welcoming, empathetic, work a strong program of recovery yourself, and model appropriate boundaries and professionalism. You will have excellent communication/ documentation skills and work well as part of our growing team!

Responsibilities and Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Participate in intake and orientation process.
• Conduct searches of property brought to facility and lock-up of contraband and medications.
• Assist clients in all aspects of day activities including driving to appointments and meetings.
• Observe, monitor and document client activity using KIPU.
• Daily summaries of the activity on your shift
• May facilitate meditation and big book studies.
• Regular checks of the facility and clients
• Monitor and record client vitals.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings.
• Professional and compassionate interaction with clients and their family members
• Understand and maintain company policies regarding professional ethics.
• Have a general understanding and/or training in cultural diversity issues with clients.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain current personal auto insurance.
• Working knowledge of 12-steps
• Proficient in Word
• KIPU proficiency is a plus
• First AID and CPR Certification within 30 days of employment.
• Must provide negative TB-test verified within the last 6 months.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience working with adolescents
• No felony or misdemeanor on your record
• Able to pass a Live Scan and background check
• preferable 1 year sober

Hours:

9am - 5pm

11am - 7pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Agoura Hills, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person