YCTH Behavioral Technician II

Easterseals PORT Health • Raccoon Ford, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Behavior Technician II for its Youth Crisis Therapeutic Home (YCTH) / VA REACH Team in Culpeper, Virginia. The short-term residential crisis stabilization program serves youth with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) who are experiencing behavioral health challenges or crisis situations. It provides a safe, therapeutic environment focused on preventing hospitalization, stabilizing crises, strengthening coping skills, and supporting successful transitions back to home and community settings.

As part of the VA REACH network, the Behavior Technician II works with clinicians, families, schools, providers, and community supports. The role provides direct support and therapeutic interventions to help youth build skills, reduce crisis behaviors, and achieve greater stability. The position is full-time and on-site in a residential crisis program. The listed schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 1:00 PM–11:00 PM; multiple shift options are also mentioned, including days, evenings, overnights, and weekends. Pay is $21.00–$24.00 per hour based on experience. A $2,000 sign-on/retention bonus is offered to eligible full-time new hires, paid at 3, 6, and 12 months of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field.
• Current Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) Trainee status, or ability to register as a QMHP-Trainee and obtain approval within 30 days of hire.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) and/or behavioral health needs.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and crisis support skills.
• Ability to provide therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions in a residential setting.
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance required for operating personal and agency vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, therapeutic support, and rehabilitative interventions for youth residing in the therapeutic home.
• Facilitate daily programming, skill-building activities, and structured therapeutic services.
• Partner with families, VA REACH team members, community providers, and support networks to promote positive outcomes.
• Assist with personal care needs while ensuring health, safety, and dignity.
• Monitor, document, and communicate individual progress, behavior observations, and service delivery activities.
• Support crisis prevention and stabilization efforts to help individuals avoid hospitalization and remain connected to community supports.
• Contribute to a safe, positive, and recovery-focused environment that promotes growth and resilience.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Paid training, including CPR/First Aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease Prevention, Seizure Management, and QMHP-T supervision.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility where applicable.
• $2,000 sign-on/retention bonus for full-time new hires, paid at 3, 6, and 12 months of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level