START MH-IDD Technician - Full-Time 2nd

RHA Health Services, LLC • New Bern, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a full-time START MH-IDD Technician for its East Region in New Bern, North Carolina. The role provides direct, community-based intervention and prevention services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health care needs at a START Resource Center. Services include therapeutic respite as well as emergency and planned services. The technician provides integrated care and treatment in collaboration with other team members and supports up to four people in community or residential settings. The listed starting pay is $19.00 per hour. The schedule is second shift, between 2:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., with work every other weekend.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience, including direct support experience with individuals with mental health and intellectual disabilities who have serious behavioral challenges and experience with crisis management; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in a human services field. If the degree is not in human services, experience with the population is required.
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance coverage for liability.
• Maintain proficiency in company-sponsored training and certifications specified or required by company regulations.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Successfully complete and maintain training courses as required or amended by company policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to no more than four individuals with disabilities and challenging behavior in community and/or residential settings.
• Assist people receiving services in identifying and communicating their requests and needs for services and supports.
• Implement services and supports addressing each person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through the START Team.
• Understand individuals in the context of their personal history, social and family networks, and hopes and dreams for the future.
• Provide a therapeutic environment for individuals at all times.
• Provide integrated care and treatment in collaboration with all team members.
• Support individuals with behavioral challenges and implement effective crisis management protocols.
• Rely on direction and supervision to accomplish the job.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday
• Employee perks and discount program
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• Health insurance and other insurance benefits for full-time employees
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED