Behavioral Health Technician (Both FT & PT)

Do you want to help improve the lives of at-risk youth in your community?

Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working and want to help others?

Do you want to build a career, while making a difference in the world?

If this sounds like you, let’s talk!

Ohana is a leading social service agency within the state of Arizona. Our programs and services are innovative, evidence-based, and trauma-informed so our foster youth and special needs adults can reach their God given potential. Our residential and supportive services ensure each person is safe, loved, and valued for who they are.

At Ohana, we take great pride in hiring loving and professional staff who have the capacity to fulfill various roles. Ohana strives to provide dignity and hope to all and seeks staff who are able to meet the specific needs of each person served throughout Ohana. The primary hub in which individuals are served within Ohana is through Residential Services along with various supportive services that help increase independence. We also offer a robust benefits package which includes sick time accrual, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with a match, and so much more

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Job Description:

The BHT’s primary responsibility is to provide support, care, & stability for the children living in the home and to maintain a safe & family like environment. BHTs assist the children by directing interactions, including but not limited to behavioral management and by facilitating therapeutic, recreational, and social life skills. Schedules and coordinates weekend activities per the needs of the children and has direct oversight of client weekend visits with family and other schedule visits. Functions as a role model, adhering to agency standards of practice for children, staff, and the public. Provides a therapeutic approach during daily routine. Serves as a servant leader and surrogate parent for the kids under his/her care.

Additional Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Complete ongoing training to include CPR, First Aid, and Prevention & Support or CPI
• Participate in monthly team meetings and agency wide trainings/meetings
• Follow agency policies and procedures
• Demonstrates strong boundaries and shows care and concern for children in crisis
• Assist with client admission and discharge
• Follow an assigned schedule for daily activities
• Oversee clients’ completion of daily living tasks
• Follow house rules and schedules to provide consistency
• Dispense medications
• De-escalate children when child is dysregulated
• Complete daily progress notes and incident reports, when necessary
• Able to safely and appropriately utilize Prevention and Support/CPI behavioral intervention standards when necessary
• Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
• Use abdominal & lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing
• Maintain all DES licensing standards

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years or older
• Minimum 1 year of experience in childcare or related training and education required
• Must be flexible
• Must have reliable transportation and means of communication
• Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card from Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Must have a valid AZ Driver’s License with safe driving record
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Google Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook
• Must display and uphold Ohana company values at work and on any social media platform
• Minimum training required: Prevention & Support/CPI, CPR, & First Aid (Ohana can assist with acquiring these required trainings)

The Perks:

• Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 90 days of employment.
• Choice of supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with an employer match of up to 4% available after 6 months.
• Paid sick time off that can be used as it accrues.
• Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses, Ohana Awards and Celebrations, and Longevity Awards.
• Growth opportunities as we are now a Nationally Accredited Organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Ohana adheres to all CDC guidelines with regards to COVID-19

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work Evening shifts are from 3p-10p

Are you available to work Overnight shifts are from 10p-8/9a

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• child/youth: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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