Behavioral Health Technician-bh - Mesa, United States - Child Crisis Arizona

Child Crisis Arizona

Verified Company

Mesa, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Child Crisis Arizona is a beacon of hope for our community's most vulnerable children and families. For nearly five decades, our non-profit organization has been dedicated to providing a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect, and offering help in times of crisis and non-crisis to strengthen families and build resiliency

The impact of Child Crisis Arizona's work is immeasurable.

By joining our team, you would provide critical support and interventions to families in need, helping to break the cycle of abuse and neglect and create strong and successful families.

This approach includes both crisis interventions, such as emergency shelter and family reunification services, as well as ongoing support to build family resiliency, including counseling, education, and parenting classes.

In 2020 alone, Child Crisis Arizona served over 6,000 children and families through various programs and services.

YOU can help make a difference in the lives of those in need. Join Child Crisis Arizona in our mission to protect and support our community's children and families. We are here because you matter And we believe that every child matters too
_Safe Kids, Strong Families_

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintains awareness, safety, security and supervision of youth/children in care at all times.
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with all youth/children in our care, agency staff, and external stakeholders.
Administers and documents medications as outlined in training and in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Facilitates and engages youth/children in daily routines and program activities.
Completes program admissions and discharges task as assigned.
Follows all behavior management, deescalation strategies, and crisis intervention protocols and procedures.
Interacts with youth/children in a way that reinforces and models behavioral expectations.
Completes all required daily documentation.
Follows all reporting and notification process as outlined in the program's policy and procedures.
Completes housekeeping duties as assigned.
Assists in the preparation, serving, and documentation of meals and snacks.
Attends daily staffing, meetings, planning sessions and trainings as required and/or appropriate.
Responsible for daily routines.
Participates in classes and groups with youth/children as appropriate.
Ensure all conduct and youth/children interactions are Trauma Informed and follows best practices.
Models sensitivity and competency related to diversity and cultural awareness.
Transports youth/children as needed and follows all transportation safety and documentation guidelines.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with youth in a residential environment and/or have been served by a child serving system (i.e. DCS, Special Education, Juvenile Justice).
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess or able to obtain prior to employment a valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Must have valid Arizona Driver's license, exhibit the ability to operate Agency vans and/or vehicles safely and have a clean 5year motor vehicle history.
Must be able to display verbal and written communication skills that meet the requirements of the position and needs of clients.
Must have computer knowledge / proficiency such that log notes can be entered as required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs (word, outlook, excel)
Maintains certifications for CPI, First Aid, CPR, Food Handling and participates in ongoing Agency trainings, as directed

As a valued member of our team, Child Crisis Arizona will provide you

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Heath Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
401K with company match
Generous amount of PTO
Calm app Subscription

*Actual Pay Rates are based on Education and Experience*Child Crisis Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that all employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability or genetic information or any other status protected by federal and state laws or regulations.

Child Crisis Arizona believes that to most effectively provide responsive services to children, families of diverse cultures, that we must strive as an agency to attract, retain and continually enhance the skills of a culturally diverse workforce that is reflective of the community and neighborhoods we operate in, and the children and families we serve.

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