*Important: Level III Provider Qualification Required*
This position serves children and adolescents with complex behavioral health needs, including verbal aggression, physical aggression, emotional dysregulation, and elopement. Providers must be comfortable using de-escalation techniques, behavior support strategies, and trauma-informed approaches to help maintain safety and promote skill development. Level III Qualification: Applicants must have a master's degree in a related behavioral health field or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of direct experience supporting children or adolescents with significant behavioral and mental health needs.
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Come join our team as a Behavioral Health Respite Provider (BHR Provider) and get excited to help enhance the lives of kids and adolescents! VitalCare is expanding its team and looking for an enthusiastic, driven, communicative professional, with a passion for helping young people with significant behavioral and mental health challenges, who feels a pull towards a position that will allow them to empower, mentor, and guide clients who are at risk of out-of-home placement. The best person for this position will provide in-home behavioral health respite care (and occasionally out in the community) in a way that leads their clients to happier, healthier wellbeing.
Our services are essential to providing relief for parents and caregivers from daily caregiving so they can engage in self-care, allowing them to come back from this break feeling more refreshed, energized, and able to be the best versions of themselves for the child. The Behavioral Health Respite Provider has been a pivotal part of making incredible differences in the lives of our clients and their families.
VitalCare is a licensed non-medial home care agency based in Westminster, CO, and has been serving clients across the Front Range since 2017. We believe in trustworthy and compassionate care is the right of every individual, and strive to bring integrity, authenticity, transparency, respect, and FUN into everything we do. Whether it is music or massage therapy, counseling, personal care, or respite care, you can trust that our team of professionals will bring a plethora of knowledge and adaptability to every minute of your time with them.
In addition to working with our knowledgeable and supportive BHR team, here are some of the other perks of being a Behavioral Health Respite Provider with us:
· POSITION TYPE:
o Part Time Hourly: Our providers can work a variety of hours per week with full autonomy over their schedule, perfect for balancing making a difference in a child’s life within your current activities!
o Okay, but how many hours are we talking? Hours per week could range anywhere from 8-25, depending on the need in your area. (Average hours typically fall in the 10–15 hour range, especially at the start of employment).
o Can I take on more than one client at a time to gain more hours? Absolutely! We are happy to work with you in finding a client load that works for you, as well as the current needs of the business.
o Am I going to be driving to only work 1 or 2 hours? No way! All visits are a minimum of 3 hours per day.
o When do these hours take place? This position will typically require evening and weekend availability, as this is when most families need help. (This may adjust slightly at times when school is not in session.)
· COMPENSATION:
o Client Contact Rate: Your time spent with clients will compensate you at an hourly rate of $25-$27 per hour.
o Client Contact Rate Determination: During the interview process, your skills, education and experience will be evaluated to determine your Provider Level (1, 2, or 3). Your level will indicate the pay rate you qualify for.
o What About Administrative Tasks? During approved administrative activities (think New Hire Orientation & training), the hourly rate for this position will be $17.50/hour.
o In-Home Means Driving. Do you reimburse mileage? YES! Approved mileage will be compensated at a rate of $0.725 per mile. We strive to keep clients in a commute range that is comfortable for you, with the help of our very talented Coordinator.
*Mileage reimbursement rate subject to change based on state and federal regulations.
Other Perks Worth Mentioning:
o Do We Help You Continue to Grow Your Skillset? Absolutely! We hold in-office training, such as CPI and ASIST, to give you additional resources to utilize during your time with clients.
o What if I get sick? You will accrue 48 hours of sick time per year to use.
o I have friends. We love friends! Refer them to VitalCare and enjoy up to a $300 bonus if they are hired and stay with us for 6 months!
Do you think you + VitalCare = a great match? Let’s find out! Here is what we are looking for:
· You are at least 18 years of age.
· You have spent at least 2 years in a Behavioral or Mental Health position.
· Your Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree is in a related field of study.
· You have a combination of education and experience that is comparable to the above requirements.
· A working knowledge of Behavior Management Theories, Applied Behavior Analysis skills and techniques, and positive reinforcement, along with experience working with individuals who have a history of elopement or verbal/physical aggressions is in your repertoire.
· Your previous job title was Teacher, Paraprofessional, Registered Behavioral/Psychiatric Technician, Youth Mentor, Babysitter or Nanny (these titles require that you have extensive experience with children with various mental health diagnoses) – or anything that falls into a similar space!
· You’re in school for a Master’s of Counseling program and looking for extra experience.
· You will regularly travel to complete home visits, so a valid Driver’s License and Auto Insurance are required at time of hire.
· You are willing to complete TB Screen at the time of hire and keep it up to date annually.
· Keeping yourself and others healthy by getting your annual Flu Vaccine is something you are comfortable with.
· You are fantastic at communicating (in person and in writing) and building strong working relationships with co-workers, clients, and families, and you are comfortable discussing sensitive issues related to the healthcare process with them.
· As it is in any position, there is going to be some paperwork. This does not deter you, because you can complete progress notes, assessments, etc. accurately – and on time – without breaking a sweat! You are also conscientious, observant, and proactive in this documenting services provided and know to report any changes in your client’s health to your supervisor.
· You look forward to strengthening your skills (and even learn new ones!) via trainings and other learning opportunities!
· Setting functional goals (working on daily routines, learning age-appropriate kitchen skills, strengthening ability to emotionally regulate, etc.) is something you get excited to do.
Bonus points if:
· Your behavioral or mental health experience is with children/adolescents – especially with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, PTSD, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, or Autism.
-You enjoy working with kiddos under 5 years of age.
-You have experience with children who still require diapering.
Curious to know what a typical day might look like? Take a look:
· Everyone is different, so their treatment plans should be too! You will get to individualize care to cater specifically to the needs of the client you are working with.
· You will get to show off your incredible communication skills as you partner with your supervisor and the rest of the VitalCare team through documentation, supervised visits, etc.
· You love collaboration and will look forward to partnering with our incredible team across all disciplines to best meet the needs of your clients.
· You will attend training, team meetings and supervisions with the talented people you call colleagues.
A few more things before you apply:
· In accordance with all local, state, and federal laws, a 7-year Background Check will be conducted after an offer is accepted, and before your start date as a condition of your employment.
· Want to know more? Visit our website at https://www.vitalcare.com.
We cannot wait to meet you!
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Following all local, state, & federal laws, are you willing to undergo a background check if hired?
Work Location: In person
