The Behavior Health Technician is responsible for all of the direct supervision of clients involved in daily activities to include life skills group, recreation, behavior modification, non-clinical/non-educational curriculum, transportation, and any special activities. Behavior Health Technicians enhance the fulfillment of clinical goals for clients by following treatment plans and by giving feedback to therapists as those plans are developed based upon observation and interaction with the clients.
Supervise clients in scheduled activities, providing structure, behavior modification to include restrictive procedures as necessary, and positive reinforcement for positive behavior. Ensuring client safety for themselves and for other clients is an overriding aspect of the position.
Create the life skill groups according the DPW standards for content and lead these groups with the children. Provide documentation for client behaviors, including daily group notes for children, Behavior Management documentation, tracking of points for behavioral modification system. Attend required trainings, both formal (such as CPR or Behavior Management) as well as informal meetings with therapist’s or supervisors to discuss programmatic/therapeutic issues. Staff often have individually assigned issues that they need to perform, or they may need to assist in areas if there is a staff absence. Provide a caring positive atmosphere that promotes personal growth, responsibility, accountability, and positive relationships. Become a professional role model for clients, their families, educators, and other social service providers. Punctuality, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Planning and Organization Skills, Problem Identification, Willingness to work through stressful situations, Ability to work cooperatively with others/Teamwork, Care/concern for the youth.
The physical demands described here are representative of these that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be considered. Requires training in restrictive procedures with children and the practice of physically limiting the mobility of youth in care with the use of techniques approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. Use of hands, wrists and fingers. Lifting or moving up to 25 pounds may be required. Movements such as stooping, crouching, bending kneeling and reaching may be required. This position requires spending the majority of the workday sitting, standing and walking. Service locations may require the ability to climb stairs on a frequent basis. Noise and sound levels in the work environment is moderate. Ability to sit for extended periods of time to transport children to and from home when required in company vehicles.
This is a full-time position. The IDT program operates from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM with children at the program. While typical hours are 7:30 – 4:00 PM, this may vary slightly depending upon the program needs and staff absences.
Have a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma. Individuals will complete a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List as evidenced by a certification that includes the name of the responsible trainer, who is certified as a BCBA or BCaBA when they are hired. Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the provisions of behavioral health services. Experience working with at risk youth.
Catholic Charities requires State Police, Child Line, FBI Clearances, valid PA Driver’s license, UPITT Youth Protection Training and adequate auto insurance according to agency policy. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. EOE. Website: www.cchbg.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
