Behavioral Health Technician - Boarding Home

Odyssey House Inc.•West Valley City, UT

42d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey House is seeking both Part-Time and Full-Time Behavioral Health Technicians at our Boarding Homes! Odyssey House is a highly regarded non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals experiencing mental health and addiction issues. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community and in the lives of our residents. We understand the importance of gaining experience in the social work and addiction field, which is why we provide comprehensive training and support to help you expand your knowledge and skills. As a critical member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with residents and assist them in achieving their goals. At Odyssey House, we prioritize promoting from within, which means our organization has opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us and experience the deeply rewarding work of helping people in need. Together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of our residents and our community.

Requirements

Care about people
Willingness to learn
Must be willing to distribute medications to clients
Receive flu shot, TB test, and COVID-19 vaccine (spiritual and medical waivers available)
Adhere to Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service
Adhere to Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards
Ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff
Providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers
Fostering a positive work environment
Ensuring high-quality resident care within the scope of the assigned position
Clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding: Specific job position, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and staff.
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
Sit for prolonged periods
Perform light to moderate physical activity at times
Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, fingerprinting, applicable sex offender registry screenings for Adult Residential roles, and other position-related verifications.
Roles requiring driving are subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and a valid Utah driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Passion for Community Service and helping others to realize their own potential.
Communication Skills to problem-solve directly with residents and other staff.
Reliability to fill their support staff shifts and deliver on position responsibilities.
Self-starter qualities to independently address issues and needs in our organization's community.
Teachable - Willingness to learn and grow in their position.

Responsibilities

Accurately document services
Maintain healthy boundaries
Ensure resident safety
Cooking
Cleaning
Attending staff meetings
Trainings
Maintaining the daily schedule
Completing headcounts and shift check-off lists as needed
Provide individualized attention and support to residents to help them achieve their goals
Work with residents to help them understand their healthy and unhealthy behaviors and develop and use coping skills
Hold residents accountable for their life goals and reward them for their excellent work