Office Assistant / Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Tech

Job Description

We are seeking compassionate, non-judgmental, and highly empathic individuals to join our specialized treatment team as a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Technician at Operation PAR’s Medication Assisted Patient Services (MAPS) program. This is a critically important position that offers a unique opportunity to impact meaningful and positive change in the lives of individuals suffering from the effects of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). If you are searching for a job with meaning and purpose – doing work can truly feel proud of at the end of each day, then please review the position overview below and consider applying today.

Note: Although working in the field of behavioral health treatment is incredibly rewarding, it’s not for everyone. It takes a special kind of person to the work that we do. There are unique challenges in working with the substance use disorder treatment population, and not all stories have happy endings. Having a high level of emotional fortitude is a must.

ABOUT THE COMPANY: Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders. PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical service, and research. PAR’s Medication Assisted Patient Services (MAPS) Program provides quality out-patient opioid maintenance therapy to individuals suffering from the effects of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: This position coordinates care in a fast-paced, out-patient substance use disorder treatment setting. Tasks include (though are not limited to):

Checking in patients

Administering drug screens

Documentation in electronic health record

Verifying insurance/grant eligibility

Reviewing financial documents with patients

Accepting payments for treatment fees

Bank deposits

Answering phones

Distributing faxes

Facilitating food & drink sales

WORK SCHEDULE: 40-hours/week scheduled within the following business hours.

Monday 5:15AM to 1:15PM

Tuesday 5:15AM to 1:15PM

Wednesday 5:15AM to 1:15PM

Thursday 5:15AM to 1:15PM

Friday 5:15AM to 1:15PM

Saturday: 5:15AM to 10:15AM

Sunday: 5:15AM to 10:15AM

COMPENSATION: $15/hour

BENEFITS:

9 paid holidays per year

3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays). PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401k matching (50% up to maximum of 6% employee contribution) available after 1 year of full-time employment.

Tuition reimbursement

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma / GED required.

Administrative/office assistant experience preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Florida Driver's License

Must pass background and fingerprinting checks

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to manage time and resources

Ability to speak coherently and convey concepts

Computer proficiency required

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Ability to write accurately and legibly

Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time

Ability to bend, stoop and reach

Ability to sit in meetings for extended periods of time

Ability to move throughout program facilities both indoors and outdoors

Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds

Good hearing and vision