Behavioral Technician - Part Time

Job Summary

Provide rehabilitative support regarding the care of a co-occurring population ensuring that clients and staff have what they need to follow lead of the Program Director, Therapists and Executive Director.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide line of sight supervision to clients and skill building psycho-educational and/or support groups.
• Complete house related chores as assigned.
• Provide and facilitate educational and non-substantive counseling groups assigned and promptly document these activities in the client’s records.
• Strive to increase professional growth and effectiveness through completing all required training.
• Provide crisis intervention services when authorized and necessary.
• Maintain active participation with the clients at all times.
• Prepare and monitor medication administration then document all details in KIPU.
• Document clients’ daily activities, unusual behavior, and pertinent information in KIPU.
• Open communication with staff, therapists, and Executive Director.
• Aid the Educational Director during designated school times, with education related activities and monitoring of the client’s computer internet use.
• Encourage client’s participation in all daily activities and promote positive interactions among peers.
• Carry out other responsibilities as delegated.

Expectations

• DEPENDABILITY - Employee can be counted on to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner with little supervision. Accepts responsibility when necessary to see that the job gets done.
• ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY - Is prompt and on time for work, assignments and meetings. Notifies supervisor prior to lateness or absence. Understands that excess absences pose a hardship on other employees.
• JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE - Employee completes all chart related documents and correspondence for assigned clients in a timely manner. Employee works cooperatively with other community resources and referral sources to coordinate services to clients.
• QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF WORK – Cares about the quality and accuracy of work being produced. Accepts responsibility for completing job tasks. Uses time productively and efficiently.
• ATTITUDE – Demonstrates a cooperative, positive, and enthusiastic attitude toward fellow employees, clients and visitors. Maintains a positive attitude in carrying out assignments and is helpful and courteous to fellow employees.
• CONFIDENTIALITY - Know and always follows confidentiality law and procedures.
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS-Is effective in written and oral expression. Demonstrates proper telephone etiquette and able to communicate easily with clients, referral sources, and visitors in an appropriate manner. Relates to clients and co-workers in a respectful and professional manner.
• CONDUCT – Conducts oneself in a manner consistent with the agency’s code of ethics and code of conduct. Shows professionalism in office setting. Compliance with the company’s dress code and electronic policy is mandatory.
• FLEXIBILITY / HANDLING EMERGENCIES – Responds well to changing situations or routines. Handles crisis situations calmly and professionally. Maintains awareness of Crisis De-escalation techniques and follows written protocol for emergency and non-emergency situations.

Required Skills/Abilities

• First aid and CPR certification (we will pay for you to obtain if you don't have this).
• Current drivers’ license and clear DMV record.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic Computer skills i.e. internet, email, and Word.
• Must be able to lift and carry light objects and parcels as an incidental part of their job.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• Must be able to lift and carry light objects and parcels as an incidental part of their job.
• The position needs to occasionally move about inside and outside the facility frequently.
• Constantly operates a computer with other office machinery.
• Frequently communicates with other employees and clients.
• Must be able to travel between assigned facilities via car.

Education and Experience

• Possesses a High School diploma or GED.
• Have a minimum of 1-year experience in the social services field preferred.
• AA/BA in mental health related field would be a plus, but not required.
• Demonstrates a genuine desire to work with the population served.
• Certification in mental health preferred.

Knowledge

• A knowledge of regulations concerning of mental health treatment.
• Working knowledge of substance abuse, mental health disorders, and treatment procedures for such illnesses.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Shift

Sunday, Monday, Friday - 2:00pm-10:00pm