Behavioral Technician - Part Time Weekends - 3rd shift

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF NORTHWEST OHIO•Findlay, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference in your local community by working with individuals that have a primary mental health diagnosis and/or co-occurring disorders. You will be part of a versatile team that will implement client treatment plans that are established for each resident. Under guidance of the Residential Manager, you will oversee the direct care of the residents during designated working hours. You will work with clients who are admitted on an emergency status to reduce their level of distress and stabilize the crisis situation. You oversee the cooking, housekeeping, laundry, and personal hygiene skills of residents, and oversee the residents in taking their medications. You observe residents' behavior and functioning, monitor progress on treatment plans, and communicate with appropriate team members, while also offering encouragement of the residents to be involved in their own treatment. You understand the need to be a positive role model for the residents and provide ongoing guidance with the use of motivational interviewing. Work in cooperation with other providers, family members, or significant others involved in the residents' recovery plan. Facilitate programming using evidence-based behavioral management techniques.

Requirements

HSD/GED
A valid driver's license and car insurance
The ability to work 3rd shift from 12am midnight to 8am on Friday and Saturdays, including holidays.
CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain one
Ability to regularly use various computer apps including Microsoft Office, our HRIS, EHR and other online systems, with multiple logins often simultaneously.
Willingness to submit background check and fingerprinting

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a residential environment
A knowledge base of psychological disorders and related behaviors
Experience de-escalating situations

Responsibilities

Implement client treatment plans.
Oversee the direct care of residents during designated working hours.
Work with clients admitted on an emergency status to reduce distress and stabilize crisis situations.
Oversee residents' cooking, housekeeping, laundry, and personal hygiene skills.
Oversee residents in taking their medications.
Observe residents' behavior and functioning.
Monitor progress on treatment plans.
Communicate with appropriate team members.
Offer encouragement for residents to be involved in their own treatment.
Be a positive role model for residents.
Provide ongoing guidance using motivational interviewing.
Work in cooperation with other providers, family members, or significant others involved in residents' recovery plans.
Facilitate programming using evidence-based behavioral management techniques.