Drug and Alcohol Testing Technician

Aspire Behavioral Health & DD Services
Early County, GA, US
$15 an hour
Part-time

Job Description

Job Description

Drug and Alcohol Testing Technician

Part-Time Hours- 20-29 hour per week

Pay : $15 Hourly

Required Education : High School Diploma or GED

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Have a basic understanding of substance abuse and / or co-occurring disorders.
  • Have a desire and ability to relate maturely and professionally with those facing substance use disorders in a trauma-informed manner.
  • Be trained and demonstrate competency in agency drug testing protocols and procedures.

Preferred Skills :

  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to adhere to strict accuracy guidelines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Professional interaction with clients and the public is essential.

General Description :

Under the supervision of the Chief Operations Officer, the Substance Use Screening Technician will provide drug testing for clients participating in the Pataula Treatment court.

The technician will follow all of the established protocols for drug testing, as detailed in the Pataula Policy and Procedures Manual.

The technician will ensure all documentation procedures are done in accordance with agency policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate chain of custody procedures for all samples taken, recorded, tested and forwarded for further laboratory confirmation testing (as needed).

BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Establish a schedule for random testing and make the schedule available to all individuals.
  • Maintain inventory and assists with supply orders.
  • Fill out all required paperwork and logs associated with the client's substance use test.
  • Greet clients and treat them with respect as they present for testing. Accompany clients from the waiting area to the drug testing location.
  • Conduct substance use testing in accordance with Pataula Policies and Procedures, include obtaining sample, recording results, and preparing sample for confirmation testing as required, ensuring chain of custody procedures are observed at all times.
  • Observe the client during drug screens to ensure the purity of the sample
  • Report any notable information to circumstances to Pataula clinical or supervisory staff and / or management, including any behavioral problem that may arise.

Ensure appropriate documentation of any instances requiring reports to clinical or supervisory staff.

  • Maintain positive working relationships with Pataula team and staff, as well as persons, agencies, and other entities with whom Aspire BHDDS has a working relationship, and specifically for agency customers of this service.
  • Assist with routine maintenance of drug testing paperwork and any necessary equipment or supplies, ensuring the testing area is clean and maintained in good order.
  • Document drug test results in appropriate software system.
  • Provide other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

  • Knowledge, skills and abilities acquired through the completion of a high school degree.
  • Ability to accurately maintain records.
  • Possess good organizational skills.
  • Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals
  • Possess good oral / written communication skills.
  • Possess basic computer and data entry skills.

PERFORMANCE FACTORS :

The Substance Use Screening Technician helps clients by conducting screenings in a thorough, professional, respectful, and empathetic trauma-informed manner.

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