Who is Gateway Foundation?
Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.
Why join us?
Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful.Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results.By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community.When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.
We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections
Perks of working in correctional healthcare :
- Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
- Exposure to diverse patient demographics
- Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
- Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting
Institutional Chemical Dependency Technician are responsible for :
Monitoring and observing clients, ensuring their safety and well-being, and providing motivational support and guidance to assist them in meeting therapeutic goalsReporting client observations and contributing to treatment decisions concerning therapy, discipline, and privilegesEnsuring safety and well-being of clients by continuously supervising therapeutic and recreational activities, monitoring client break periods and movement; intervening as necessary to control or channel inappropriate behaviors, making rounds, touring grounds and taking census countsGuiding and assisting clients in complying with Center rules and regulations. Supervising client work functions in accordance with program policies; initiates lights out or morning wake up routines according to established schedulesMonitoring client behavior and reporting incidents, inappropriate or unusual behaviors to appropriate treatment team membersPerforming variety of related office and technical duties as necessaryOther duties as assignedJob Requirements
High School Diploma or GEDGeneral knowledge of the physical, cognitive and psychosocial functioning level of the client population; and the demonstrated ability to appropriately interact, tailor interventions, including de-escalation techniques, and communicate with clients based on their individual maturation.Physical Requirements :
Ability to walk or move about facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients.Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide support.Ability to proofread and check documents and files for accuracy on a regular basisAbility to respond to telephones and pages, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.Benefits at Gateway Foundation :
Health and Wellness :
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependentsEmployee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiumsEmployee assistance programs focused on mental healthFinancial Wellbeing :
403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer matchShort-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by GatewayFlexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent carePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Flexibility and Time Off :
18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service9 paid company holidaysWork-life-balancePersonal Development :
Training & Development ProgramsTuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar yeareLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related trainingClinical Supervision : Formal and informal guidanceGateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer : Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here
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