Behavior Technician - Tucson, AZ (Multiple Locations)

Intermountain Centers•Tucson, AZ

134d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Technician is a residential program team member who provides direct care and supervision to members in behavioral health residential or inpatient settings and in the community. The role implements Intermountain’s applied behavioral program, supports members’ physical and self-care needs, and helps maintain a safe and appropriately structured environment. The position may involve transporting members, supporting daily living activities, and documenting member progress and care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum age of 18 years.
DPS Level I fingerprint clearance upon hire and maintained throughout employment.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification if required; must be held upon hire and maintained throughout employment.
Current, valid Arizona Driver’s License, a 39-month Motor Vehicle Report, and proof of vehicle registration and liability insurance meeting insurance requirements.
Ability and mobility to perform physical de-escalation techniques and pass a physical de-escalation exam.
Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods and occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull a moderate amount of weight.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Six months of related experience preferred.
Six weeks of verifiable supervised behavioral health work experience preferred; the company will provide this experience if necessary.
Initial current negative TB test result if required; employer provides.

Responsibilities

Attend to members’ physical and self-care needs, provide emergency aid, safeguard member rights, and report abuse when required.
Implement treatment goals, including acquisition, replacement, and deceleration skills; safety and crisis plans; crisis management techniques; and interventions based on Positive Behavioral Support.
Collect, complete, correct, and re-complete individualized data consistently and reliably, including behavior-tracking data, point sheets, behavior data sheets, and required daily reports.
Adhere to all licensing requirements for the site, program, and agency.
Transport members to community locations such as medical appointments and recreational activities; maintain required vehicle documentation and agency vehicle cleanliness and maintenance protocols.
Follow agency purchasing and accounting procedures and maintain residential-site cleanliness and maintenance protocols.
Follow medication protocols, including documentation, observing self-administration, blood-borne pathogen precautions, medication counts, and conducting medication training for clients.
Plan, shop for, and prepare nutritious meals for clients, and teach or assist clients with these processes when required at the residential location.
Regularly observe members at the site or in the community to support their safety and appropriate participation in program activities; conduct regular alarm checks.
Complete daily reports, progress notes, incident reports, and communication logs; complete assigned filing and file audits.
Attend Children and Family Team (CFT) and/or Adult Recovery Team (ART) meetings as assigned, regularly scheduled House Meetings, monthly All Staff Meetings, and other required meetings.
Complete training required by licensing or the agency, or requested by a supervisor.
Report to assigned sites and members as scheduled, follow attendance policies, and submit accurate weekly records of hours worked.
Perform physical de-escalation techniques as necessary and pass a physical de-escalation exam.
Perform other related duties as assigned or necessary to the general nature of the position.