Residential Medication Technician - $21.50/hour
Company: The Opportunity Alliance
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Medication TechnicianThe BridgeIf you are viewing this listing
on a third-party website, please visit our Careers page at to
apply.The Opportunity Alliance is hiring for a Medication
Technician at The Bridge. The Bridge is a 12-bed residential
treatment program for homeless adults living with a major mental
illness, many of whom also experience co-occurring conditions. The
program works to address the complex needs of the clients,
utilizing an integrated, individualized, and client-centered
approach, operated 24 hours/day by staff trained in trauma-informed
care, crisis intervention, and mental health and substance use
treatment.TOA's The Residential Services Medication Technician is a
technical position overseeing the administration of medications for
residents of the program. This position contributes to the
accomplishment of the Agency mission through the provision of
direct service providing oversight on all documentation required
within the medication room. This position manages all aspects of
the medication administration within the program implementing all
medication rules and regulations. This position attends weekly
program staff meetings and participates in other meetings as
necessary. Work is performed, reviewed, and evaluated under the
supervision of the Program Director or their designee.This is a 40
hour/week, full-time, hourly position located in Portland, ME. This
position pays $21.50/hour.Qualifications:High School Diploma or
equivalent required. College degree preferred or equivalent
training with at least 2 years of experience in mental health
required.Must become certified as Mental Health Rehabilitation
Technician 1 (MHRT1) within 1 year of employment; then maintain
required trainings to uphold continuous MHRT1 status.Contracts that
have Rider D: Must be able to able to successfully pass a criminal
background, child protective service check & sex offender
check.Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment
list.If MHRT is required for position you must pass CNA registry
checkIf residential or ECE employee must be able to pass
pre-employment physical and TB screen.Must be able to exert
moderate physical effort with occasional standing, walking,
reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and
frequently lift and carry small children or material weighing up to
25 pounds.Normal office conditions such as sitting, with occasional
standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling,
crouching, typing and lifting up to 10 pounds.Driving may be
necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional
need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service
area. This may include transportation of clients or driving to
agency location to complete work. A good driving record is
required.The Opportunity Alliance has an extensive benefit package
including:Generous paid time offNine paid holidays per calendar
year and up to three Floating Holidays per calendar yearExcellent
medical benefits, at very reasonable costDental and Vision
insurance optionsAgency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD
disability insurances403(b) retirement with a generous agency
matchThe Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a multi-service,
comprehensive, high impact organization providing 46 integrated
community based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000
people annually throughout the state of Maine. TOA tackles some of
our community's most pressing problems: poverty, homelessness,
mental illness, substance use, and domestic violence. Our
programming draws from a wide range of resources, blending
evidence-based practices with practical experience and community
resources. TOA is a trauma informed organization and we utilize
clinical approaches in training staff and designing programs.The
Opportunity Alliance is an affirmative action / equal opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any
other characteristic protected by law.If you are viewing this
listing on a third-party website, please visit our Careers page at
to apply.Please submit a cover letter and resume along with your
application.Thank you!
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