TRACC Program Behavioral Health Technician
George Junior Republic•Grove City, PA
•$24 - $25
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Technician is the primary child care personnel for the assigned program. The position provides daily safety, security, and structure to persons served, with care, custody, and supervision as its primary concerns. The technician uses trauma-informed care and CARE principles in interactions with individuals and colleagues, and carries out additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Capable of implementing safe crisis management techniques and performing CPR.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with persons served who have mental illness.
Responsibilities
- Ensure persons served are secure and safe through direct monitoring, including accompanying and monitoring them during activities and school classes outside the unit.
- Promote positive behaviors and redirect negative behaviors through implementation of CARE.
- Ensure persons served complete daily and weekly chores to maintain unit cleanliness and safety according to Standard Operating Procedures; report safety concerns to the Treatment Team Coordinator; and conduct monthly fire drills.
- Attend and participate in weekly Treatment Team Meetings.
- Maintain client service records, one-on-one summaries, and assigned monthly fire drill records; maintain a daily shift log of activities and major events; check email and log into the intranet daily; and complete documentation required for the assigned unit and program description.
- Provide physical security for persons served, including using passive restraint techniques when necessary.
- Set up and serve meals according to the daily menu; complete and return daily production records, including food temperatures; prepare food service materials for return to the Central Kitchen; maintain kitchen cleanliness and order; and assess overstocked kitchen items and report them to the Warehouse and Central Kitchen.
- Use trauma-informed care practices within the scope of the role, act in the best interest of persons served, and incorporate CARE principles in interactions with individuals and colleagues across campus.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Life insurance provided by employer
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Referral bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
