Behavior Health Technician

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: SUDCOD Womens Residential – Dover, DE 19901 Position Type: Part Time Education Level: High School Job Shift: Any This shift is for the weekend 8am-8pm Minimum Qualifications HS Diploma/GED. A desire and commitment to support persons served in their recovery goal of becoming independent and contributing members of the community is a must. General Requirements, Skills, & Abilities Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Must present credentials that are current and valid and meet safe driving requirements. Must submit to a driving record and criminal background screening. Must be capable of satisfactorily performing all job functions and tasks with minimal supervision. Must be able to maintain the highest level of ethical standards and professional relationships. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, including an excellent command of the English language. Working Conditions Community, facility, and residential center-based setting consisting of various types of physical/emotional environments and conditions of sanitation. Any variety of circumstances may be encountered in the support or assistance of persons served. Hours of work may vary based on the needs of the company or persons served. Private vehicles may be needed to perform tasks of the job when company vehicles are not available. Physical Standards Must be able to drive a motor vehicle and tolerate exposure to all local weather conditions. Required to sit, see, talk (close, distance, peripheral, depth, and focus) & hear (communicate effectively), use hands & fingers, handle objects, reach, kneel, crouch, or stoop. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds and negotiate multiple flights of stairs. Must be capable of providing non-violent crisis intervention and performing CPR and first aid. Tasks and Functions (Representative) Provide training/assistance in areas of Somatic/Mental Health: Nutrition Personal Hygiene/Health Exercise and Recreation Relapse Issues in SMI/AOD Provide training/assistance in areas of Community Living: Housekeeping Money Management Transportation Skills Establishing a Routine Provide training/assistance in areas of Personal and Social Skills: Boundaries Interpersonal Relationships Communication Skills Personal Life Goals Performs all required documentation. Performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL) management and supervision; may perform ADL functions where necessary. Performs medication monitoring. Assists persons served to become independent and encourages efforts toward recovery/rehabilitation. Responsible for vehicle and general cleanliness, as required. Ensures compliance with treatment plan goals for the person served. Performs crisis assessment, intervention, and management. Performs and supports persons’ transportation activities and contacts in the community as scheduled. Performs supportive counseling and documents accordingly. Serves as a team member and provides support for the team and for persons. Supervises and performs recreational/social activities and participates where appropriate. Is responsible for and monitors persons’ safety. Participates as part of a team, covers for other staff, and is on call as needed. Maintains an attitude of cooperation, flexibility, and professionalism at all times. Acts within time frames and at quality levels as expected or directed. Adheres to all policy & procedures and codes of ethics expected of one in a professional position and is respectful and honest. Performs other duties as assigned. Essential Functions of the Job Provides training/assistance in areas of Community Living. Provides training/assistance in areas of Personal and Social Skills. May assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) management and supervision; may perform ADL functions where necessary. Encourages efforts toward, and assists persons served to become independent. Performs supportive counseling and documents accordingly. Performs crisis assessment, intervention, and management. Is responsible for and monitors persons’ safety. Performs all required documentation. Attitude & Response to Supervision Acts in accordance with established guidelines for ethical conduct. Maintains an attitude of cooperativeness, flexibility, and professionalism. Takes action within time frames and at quality levels as expected and/or directed by supervisor. Is amenable to supervision. Adheres to all program & corporate Policies and Procedures as written. Reassignment of Duties The duties/tasks set forth herein are representative in nature and may not constitute an all‑inclusive listing. Management reserves the right to modify, expand or limit the duties, responsibilities, and/or authority of the position as set forth herein, with or without prior notice. Management reserves the right to reassign the above listed duties/tasks to others and to assign the duties/tasks of others to employee, at its sole discretion. Additional Qualifications MUST HAVE A CLEAN VALID DRIVER LICENSE.

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE.

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