Behavioral Health Technician - Boarding Home

About the role

Odyssey House is a highly regarded non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals experiencing mental health and addiction issues. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community and in the lives of our residents. We understand the importance of gaining experience in the social work and addiction field, which is why we provide comprehensive training and support to help you expand your knowledge and skills. As a critical member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with residents and assist them in achieving their goals. At Odyssey House, we prioritize promoting from within, which means our organization has opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us and experience the deeply rewarding work of helping people in need. Together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of our residents and our community. Job Location: West Valley-Midvale.

Responsibilities

• Accurately document services, maintain healthy boundaries, and ensure resident safety.
• Cook, clean, attend staff meetings and trainings, maintain the daily schedule, and complete headcounts and shift check-off lists as needed.
• Get to know residents one-on-one in a deep and meaningful way, providing individualized attention and support to help them achieve their goals.
• Work with residents to help them understand healthy and unhealthy behaviors and develop and use coping skills.
• Hold residents accountable for their life goals and reward them for excellent work.
• Help residents make positive changes in their lives, contributing significantly to the organization and to those we serve.

Qualifications

• Passion for community service and helping others realize their own potential.
• Communication skills to problem-solve directly with residents and other staff.
• Reliability to fill support staff shifts and deliver on position responsibilities.
• Self‑starter qualities to independently address issues and needs in the organization's community.
• Teachable – willingness to learn and grow in the position.

Requirements

• Care about people.
• Willingness to learn.
• Must be willing to distribute medications to clients.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA.
• Receive flu shot, TB test, and COVID‑19 vaccine (spiritual and medical waivers available).

All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high‑quality resident care within the scope of the assigned position.

Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding: specific job position, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and staff.

Physical Demands of the Job: Ability to lift up to 15 lbs., sit for prolonged periods, and perform light to moderate physical activity at times.

Pre‑Employment Requirements: Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of required pre‑employment screenings, which may include background checks, fingerprinting, applicable sex offender registry screenings for Adult Residential roles, and other position‑related verifications. Roles requiring driving are subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and a valid Utah driver’s license.

Benefits

• $9,000/year tuition eligibility
• Paid continuing education/training opportunities
• Monthly incentives and awards
• Casual dress and atmosphere
• Health insurance: medical, dental, vision, FSA, long & short‑term disability
• Competitive 403b match after 1 year
• Accrue up to 34 paid days off annually
• Wellness perk: convert ½ of unused sick time to vacation at year‑end
• Sabbatical program after 5 years of service (we pay you to take a vacation!)
• On‑demand pay – access earned wages early (conditions apply)
• Extra time