Overnight Behavior Technician

Northwest Children's Home • Lewiston, ID

6d

About The Position

The Behavior Technician is responsible for supporting the clients and the structure of the program. This program will focus on identifying and stabilizing the client’s psychiatric needs with an evidence based and trauma informed approach. This position is to maintain continuity in the daily schedule and assure safety of clients at all times. It is the expectation that communication between the team is effective and efficient and all required documentation is completed accurately and within a timely manner.

Requirements

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have one year of experience working directly with children.
• Two years of social services education may be substituted for the required experience.
• A valid state issued driver’s license.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States and able to provide verification.
• Able to pass required Background Checks.
• Able to complete and maintain all training requirements per agency policy and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization.
• Ability to learn and operate required agency software and technology.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a Social Services related field.
• Paid experience working with children and/or youth in a group treatment setting.

Responsibilities

• supporting the clients and the structure of the program
• identifying and stabilizing the client’s psychiatric needs with an evidence based and trauma informed approach
• maintain continuity in the daily schedule
• assure safety of clients at all times
• communication between the team is effective and efficient
• all required documentation is completed accurately and within a timely manner

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees