Residential Technician - Youth Mental Health Residential Services (Butte, MT)

Aware Inc.•Butte, MT

just now•$17 - $19

About The Position

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE. AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as a residential technician. The support we provide helps the adults, children, and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. Our strength lies in our culture of care, and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply to join our team at AWARE.

Requirements

Computer literacy skills, including the ability to navigate, record, and overall basic computer skills needed for performance-based software as well as an electronic medical records system.
Interpersonal oral and written communications skills to work as a team member, to make observations and to report them accurately, to learn resident care methods, and to follow oral and written instructions.
High School Diploma or HSE is required, along with past employment experience.
A valid Montana Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one, and an acceptable driving record.
An acceptable criminal and protective services background check.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the close supervision of youth who are emotionally challenged and/or experiencing behavior issues while engaged in life activities.
Performs basic care and provides supervision during hygiene activities, meal preparation, along with assisting with mealtimes, assisting, and household chores – including laundry, while fostering a safe, attractive, and comfortable environment.
Plans, escorts, participates in, and supervises youth during community and group activities, including recreational, leisure, vocational, and educational activities in order to build skills and develop appropriate coping mechanisms.
Implements and follows Individual Treatment Plans, Behavior Management Plans, Independent Living Plans and Personal Support Plans and adheres to AWARE Inc.’s Unconditional care Philosophy.
Observes, reports, and records data concerning the youths’ physical, emotional, and behavioral states.
Shops for the residences’ needs as directed.
Actively participates and supports group therapy efforts.
Use trauma-informed de-escalation techniques, such as H.E.L.P. (including therapeutic holds only when necessary to ensure safety), and perform basic First Aid/CPR if needed, always prioritizing the least restrictive interventions to protect individuals from harm to self or others.
Attend and participate in mandatory training, in-services, staff meetings, and committees as assigned. Upon hiring, the DSP will complete and pass training in areas including: H.E.L.P. (de-escalation and therapeutic holds), Medication Certification, First Aid/CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, Safety Health Emergency and Disaster (SHED) Safety, Safe Vehicle Operations, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), HIPAA, Professional Caregiver, Aware's Behavioral Competency (ABC), Client/Employee Health and Safety, and Behavior Intervention Skills.
Utilize and accurately record data in AWARE's Electronic Medical Records System and Balanced Score Card Performance system as trained, maintaining confidentiality and focusing on empowering documentation.