The MT Youth Challenge Academy is seeking to fill a Medication Pass Technician position.

The Academy is a residential academic intervention for youth at risk of high school dropout located at the University of Montana Western in Dillon, MT.  

The Academy leverages certain aspects of military training, such as team accountability, leadership, and physical fitness training to help youth build positive skills, self-confidence, and bright futures.  

The MT Youth Challenge Academy creates a safe, healthy, and highly-structured environment in which program participants learn:  

• Healthy life habits; 
• Coping skills to handle emotional adversity; 
• Time management, problem solving and communication skills; 
• Self-motivation and movement toward life goals; 
• Personal accountability and team pride 

The Medication Pass Technician's responsibility is to supervise Cadet's self-administration of prescription and/or over-the-counter medications in exact accordance with the terms of the prescription. Must maintain accurate data related to medication self-administration in the Medical Accountability Record, and must verify Cadet identify, dosage, and correct self-administration in 100%25 of instances. May be expected to occasionally perform other duties in support of on going program operations.

Medication Pass services will be conducted on MYCA site during all weeks of its residential phase. The work involves risk and requires special safety precautions for such things as exposure to bodily fluids, contagious diseases, and infection, or in working with emotionally disturbed patients. 

The Medication Passers will be required to work in a dynamic environment with 16-18-year-old at-risk youth.

The Medication Passers will be required to use protective clothing or personal protective equipment when necessary.

Typical work hours vary between 2 - 8 hours weekly. 

Experience:

This position requires past training in or willingness to be trained in medication pass for self-administration protocols.

Successful candidates will possess an understanding of medication-related terminology and procedures. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate record keeping is vital. This position also requires the ability to maintain confidentiality and to engage with cadets and Academy staff in a polite, cooperative, and professional manner at all times. 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Must be a citizen of the United States of America;
• Must be able to pass background and driving record checks;
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Montana drivers’ license;
• Must have a good driving record;
• Must be of sound judgment and good character, as indicated by reference and background checks;
• Must pass a pre-employment and on-going, random drug screenings; 
• Must have demonstrated the ability to work with, and engage in, diverse working environments within and outside of the Department of Military Affairs 

The following documents must be submitted to be considered for this position (be sure to mark each attachment as relevant):

• Cover Letter
• State of Montana Application