Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of the clients. Additionally, they provide care, support, and supervision to encourage the progress of client treatment plans.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Necessary accommodations will be provided in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state or local law.The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
· Prior experience working or volunteering at an adult shelter or homeless services.
· Communication through the chain of command to the licensee concerning the operation of the facility.
· Responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of the clients.
· Responsible for constant and ongoing monitoring of clients.
· Provides assistance in the self-administration of medication.
· Responsible for recognition of early signs of illness and the need for professional assistance.
· Supervision of clients while preparing meals.
· Housekeeping and sanitation principles Include assisting clients when needed to complete chores.
· Modeling appropriate social behavior and positive use of free time with recreational activity both in the home and the community, and identification of community resources.
· Ensure that the clients comply with house rules, treatment plans which include personalized goals, appropriate interpersonal relationships, and fire and safety protocols.
· Facilitate groups in accordance with provided daily group schedule and complete corresponding paperwork.
· Submit significant and routine paperwork such as progress notes, incident/allegation interviews, medication logs, Staff change reports, maintenance requests, etc. as required by the program.
· Carry out activities and outings for the clients including opportunities for moderate exercise such as walks, hikes, etc.
· Complete at least 20 hours of in-service training annually.
· Other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Program Coordinator and Agency Administrator.
Secondary responsibilities include the following:
· Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life
· Contribute to a positive management and company culture
· Provide open and regular communication with your peers and supervisors
· Perform other reasonable duties as assigned
Essential Qualifications
· Ability to lift, push or pull 50 pounds
· Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and reach
· Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
· Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
· Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner
· Ability to read, write and understand English
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have direct reports
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee. The employee will normally work in a home-style setting, with frequent exposure to electronic and medical office equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Prolonged periods of standing, bending and lifting. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will engage in movements that involve lifting equipment used in patient care, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be exposed to infectious diseases and human waste products. Employees must be present and awake while on-duty.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, with an alternative work week schedule.
Shifts Available:
Weekday: Day & NOC Shifts
Weekend: Day & NOC Shifts
-Monday through Wednesday and every other Thursday from, 7:00a.m to 7:00p.m
-Friday through Sunday and every other Thursday from, 7:00a.m to 7:00p.m
Required Education and Experience
- Have a verified GED or High School Diploma (copy maintained in employee file).
- [1 year experience in behavioral health] If less than one year of full-time experience, evidence of skills and knowledge that in conjunction with a plan of supervision and in-service training will ensure the employee will have adequate skills to perform the job. For example: Helping Hearts Employment Program with California State University San Bernardino, hiring Psychology and Social Work students in their Junior and Senior year, recognizing the educational knowledge and incorporating the plan of supervision and in-service training. Work with both departments to provide practical work experience in the field in a paid position while students are in school.
- Lines of Supervision; supervision given to whom and supervision received from whom
- Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, teams, managers, supervisors, and vendors
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Effective critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
- CPR/First Aid Certified (Training provided)
- CPI Training (Training provided)
- Food Handler Card
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Must have excellent observation, good judgment, and good oral and written communication skills.
- Professional in attitude, demeanor and dress.
- Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
- Must be at least 18 years of age for all positions other than Administrator
- Must be able to pass background check and drug screening unless otherwise prohibited by law.
- Required Health Screening, TB Clearance, Criminal Record Clearance
- Live Scan Fingerprint Clearance
- Valid Driver’s License and Clean MVD for 36 Months
Helping Hearts Residential Facilities provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
