Behavioral Health Technician - Boarding Home

Odyssey House•Midvale, UT

7h•$18

About The Position

Odyssey House is seeking a Full-Time Boarding Home Behavioral Health Technician! Summary: 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. Job Location: West Valley-Midvale Pay: Starting at $18.00 per hour (+ $1 shift differential for overnight shifts from 9 PM to 9 AM)

Requirements

Care about people
Willingness to learn
Must be willing to distribute medications to clients
Must be eligible to work in the USA
Receive flu shot, TB test, and COVID-19 vaccine (spiritual and medical waivers available)
One year of sobriety if in recovery
All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; 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. Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding the following: 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, and perform light to moderate physical activity at times.
Employment offers are contingent upon 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
Attending trainings
Maintaining the daily schedule
Completing headcounts and shift check-off lists as needed

Benefits

$9k per year tuition reimbursement eligible
Opportunities for paid continuing education/training
Monthly incentives and awards
Access to 24/7 EAP program (Employee Assistance Program)
Flexible scheduling
Casual dress and atmosphere
Incredible health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA, long and short-term disability)
Immediate eligibility to participate in our 403(b)-retirement plan, Employer 100% match up to 6% after 1 year
35 paid days off (additional PTO accrual after 1 year)
Stay well! If you have sick time left over at the end of the year, we will convert 1/2 of the remainder to vacation
Sabbatical Program - where we pay you to take a vacation after 5 years of service!
On-Demand Pay - Get a portion of your paycheck early for hours already worked! (conditions apply)
UTA free passes available for your work commute