Behavioral Health Assistant

Set Free Alaska•Palmer, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Set Free Alaska is looking for a Behavioral Health Assistant (BHA) to join our award-winning team at our Residential Facility. This is a 24 hour facility so hours vary based on position. You are the perfect candidate if you are passionate about helping others and looking for more than just a job. If you have been interested in entering the behavioral health field or helping others recover from addiction, but do not know where to start, this may be the job for you. This position does not require any special certifications to start. BHAs are on the front lines of the fight, championing others as they find hope and healing. Set Free was voted the Best Place to Work in Alaska for all employers under 250 employees. Apply now to add your skills, knowledge, and passion to our team of life-changers! BHAs assist in creating a supportive recovery environment while monitoring and mentoring the residents in the facility.

Requirements

The ability to: Acquire Chemical Dependency Counselor II (CDC II, NCAC 1 or QAP equivalent certification within three (3) years from hire
Pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check
Qualify for SFA’s commercial automobile insurance
A current valid driver’s license
Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills
Punctuality and consist reliability in reporting to work
The ability to: Be a team player, demonstrating motivation, exercising discretion and dependability
Be a model to people in recovery
Build rapport with clients and staff while maintaining professional boundaries
Maintain confidentiality and treat everyone with dignity and respect
Manage situations that cause intense distress and work to ensure the safety and well-being of themselves and other staff
Basic computer skills and fluid use of electronic communication tools

Responsibilities

Support the residents and model healthy supportive relationships that encourage sobriety and living a life in recovery
Support clinical staff with filing, copying, faxing, medication monitoring, providing client transportation to appointments, shopping, and outside community activities
Develop and maintain relationships with clients while maintaining healthy and professional boundaries, interacting with the residents in a manner conducive to their safety, dignity, privacy, and security
Monitor resident’s cooperation with house rules and report inconsistency to program manager and/or case manager and document in communication log to ensure the program’s house rules, policies and procedures are adhered to
Model and teach residents life skills which can include personal care/hygiene, laundry, housekeeping, shopping/budgeting, and meal preparation
Support Clients in developing conflict resolution skills to address conflict that arises within the community