Behavioral Health Worker I

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, transport patients to and from out-patient programs and facilities, appointments and services; learn to assist and participate in a variety of therapeutic programs and activities for mental health patients; assist patients in developing vocational, social, self-help and money management skills. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Behavioral Health Worker I provides transportation to patients as a majority of duties and learns to and assists in providing therapeutic activities at an assigned mental health program. Behavioral Health Worker II is the advanced level classification in the series. Incumbents assist and participate in activities at an assigned behavioral health program, may transport patients and may serve as a lead over Behavioral Health Worker I, but the primary responsibilities are provision of therapeutic activities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED; one year experience working in the human services field is desirable. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Class C Driver’s license. Depending upon assignment, a Class B Driver’s License may be required. A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC § 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis. This position may require pre‑employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation. The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call View phone number on click.appcast.io or call California Relay Service at 7-1-1. *NOTE: IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS IN EMPLOYMENT MATTERS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED AT ANY TIME DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, CONTACT THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, 940 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 101, EL CENTRO, CA 92243, PHONE: View phone number on click.appcast.io (DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT OR JOB APPLICATION INFORMATION). About Imperial County: Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County’s eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Imperial