Behavioral Health Technician - Miami, United States - Better Way of Miami, Inc.

Description

Behavior Technician

and Part-time

Location:
Miami, FL

Company:
Better Way of Miami, Inc.


Residential Behavioral Health Technician

The residential
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for resident safety and well-being of all clients and the preservation and security of the facility while on duty.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• Security Requirements_: Must pass a DCF level II criminal background screening.
• Education Requirements_: High School Diploma or equivalent, CBHT preferred (or attain a CBHT within one year of employment)
• Experience Requirements_: Some work in a treatment facility helpful, but not required. Must have a working knowledge about progression of/and recovery from, active addiction.
• Licensure/Certification_: Valid Florida Driver's License approved by Better Way of Miami's Insurance Carrier.
• Skills/Abilities_: Ability to work as a team member and have management, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible in relation to department needs; Demonstrates Proficiency in Verbal & Written Communication Skills; Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Confidentiality Laws; Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies; Knowledge of 12 Step Program's addiction and recovery process.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates an ability to supervise clients, their condition and whereabouts through the use of the signin/signout logs, trip passes and transportation logs.
• Demonstrates an ability to post, coordinate and supervise chore assignments, etc. (to include taking appropriate inventory of cleaning supplies and reordering as needed).
• Demonstrates an ability to complete documentation as required by policies and procedures (incident report, tracking forms, trip passes, visitors' log, medication logs, etc.).
• Demonstrates an ability to act as receptionist through presentation and the use of good customer service skills, and effective communication skills which foster a welcoming approach to the organization).
• Demonstrates an ability to provide facility and program information for visitors and/or callers.
• Demonstrates an ability to inspect stock and maintain facility property and inspect and store clients' personal property as appropriate.
• Demonstrates an ability to manage facility, equipment and resident emergencies.
• Demonstrates an ability to conduct various drills and building evacuations as required.
• Demonstrates an ability to conduct 13point checks and other security measures as required.
• Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively with the counselors pertaining to their clients as needed.
• Demonstrates an ability to conduct the observation of clients' selfadministration of medication including the corresponding documentation.
• Demonstrates an ability to conduct drug screenings on clients including the corresponding documentation.
• Follow all company policies and procedures as it pertains to the position to include general use of the company vehicle, inspections, and parking, health and safety, infection control, human resources, and accounting.
• When in use of the company vehicle, check and maintain vehicle safety, supplies, mechanical condition, cleanliness and regular maintenance according to schedule, reporting per established policies and procedures.
• When in use of the company vehicle, transport clients to and from medical and other appointments or other critical needs as they arise.
• When in use of the company vehicle, pick up and deliver donations and other materials as needed and administrative documents and other errands as assigned.
• When in use of the company vehicle, accurately complete as required documentation as per DOT and produce such documentation as needed for audits or other monitoring.
• Walk throughout the facility and grounds to check on the clients.
• Ability to treat all clients with respect and dignity at all times.

All employees of Better Way of Miami are given a job description consistent with the job responsibilities they will assume while employed as per 65D-30 F.S.

All employees will be required to sign a job description which will remain in the employee's personnel file. All employees are given a copy of their job description as a reference to their responsibilities while employed. All employees of Better Way of Miami, Inc. are assessed and recognized on how effectively they contribute to the excellence of our Agency.

The Performance Recognition and Development Program is designed to:

ensure that everyone is focusing on the areas which support the mission of the Agency and goals of the individual departments; encourage active participation in the planning and implementing the goals in the employee's individual personal and professional development; and compensate individuals based on their job performance and contribution to the organization.

Better Way of Miami, Inc.