Part Time Behavior Technician (STRTP)

TREE HOUSE YOUTH HOMES INC•Los Angeles, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Tree House Youth Homes is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and professional Behavior Technician to provide direct support to youth ages 12–17 in our STRTP program. This role is ideal for someone who understands how trauma affects behavior and can support residents with patience, consistency, structure, and emotional regulation. The Behavior Technician plays a key role in creating a therapeutic daily routine while supporting youth with school readiness, hygiene, meals, activities, supervision, redirection, coping skills, social development, and documentation. This position requires strong boundaries, sound judgment, professionalism, ethical decision-making, and the ability to work independently while remaining aligned with the treatment team.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old
Experience working with youth, adolescents, behavioral health, child welfare, residential treatment, special education, mental health, or a related field
Ability to work independently and use sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain professionalism, consistency, and boundaries at all times
Ability to adhere to ethical standards and protect resident confidentiality
Reliable, dependable, and flexible with a strong work ethic
Demonstrated exemplary attendance and punctuality
Valid California Driver’s License and ability to be insurable under agency policy
Current Live Scan clearance and/or ability to pass CACI, DOJ and FBI fingerprint background clearances
Must complete or pass required physical examination, TB clearance, and pre-employment drug screening
Must provide a satisfactory DMV driving report if driving is required

Nice To Haves

Prior STRTP, group home, residential treatment, behavioral health, or youth counseling experience
Knowledge of trauma-informed care, de-escalation, and behavior support
Experience supporting youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs
CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain upon hire
Familiarity with documentation, incident reporting, and program compliance expectations

Responsibilities

Provide direct care, supervision, engagement, and daily support to adolescent residents in a 24-hour STRTP setting
Maintain a safe, structured, calm, and therapeutic environment
Use a trauma-informed approach when interacting with residents, especially during times of dysregulation, distress, or conflict
Build supportive, professional relationships with youth while maintaining healthy boundaries
Prompt and assist youth with morning routines, hygiene, school readiness, and transitions
Prepare and supervise breakfast and support lunch/snack preparation as assigned
Escort and supervise youth during transportation handoff or scheduled program activities as assigned
Use redirection, de-escalation, and supportive coaching to address behavioral challenges
Reinforce coping skills, emotional regulation, social skills, and problem-solving
Support youth with education-related needs such as tutoring, homework structure, and school engagement
Encourage participation in structured activities, recreation, and therapeutic routines that support healing and social development
Observe and report behavioral patterns, triggers, strengths, progress, and concerns to supervisors and treatment staff
Complete shift documentation, incident reporting, and required communication accurately and on time
Conduct routine facility checks to ensure a secure, clean, and safe environment
Support program expectations in a way that reflects the Reasonable and Prudent Parenting Standard
Maintain confidentiality and handle all resident information in a professional and ethical manner
Work collaboratively with supervisors, social workers, clinicians, and other team members to support each resident’s treatment goals