START MH-IDD Technician - Full-Time 2nd

RHA Health Services • New Bern, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a full-time START MH-IDD Technician to provide community-based intervention and prevention services to people with intellectual disabilities and behavioral health care needs at a START Resource Center. The role involves therapeutic respite, emergency and planned services, and integrated care coordinated with the rest of the team. The position is in the East Region, New Bern, North Carolina, with a starting pay rate of $19.00 per hour. The schedule is second shift, between 2:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., including every other weekend.

The technician provides direct support to individuals with disabilities and challenging behaviors in community and/or residential settings, for groups of no more than four. The role relies on direction and supervision and includes helping individuals express their needs, implementing services and supports toward goals identified through the START Team, and providing a therapeutic environment. The technician is expected to understand each individual in the context of their personal history, social and family networks, and hopes for the future, and to collaborate with team members in providing integrated care.

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 crisis management experience; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in a human services field.
• If the bachelor's degree is not in a human services field, experience with the population is required.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle liability insurance coverage; these are conditions of employment.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Successfully complete and maintain training courses required by company policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to no more than four individuals with disabilities and challenging behaviors in community and/or residential settings.
• Help individuals identify and communicate their requests and needs for services and supports.
• Implement services and supports that address individuals’ goals and desired outcomes identified through the START Team.
• Seek to understand individuals in the context of their personal history, social and family networks, and hopes for the future.
• Provide a therapeutic environment for individuals at all times.
• Collaborate with team members to provide integrated care and treatment.
• Support individuals with behavioral challenges and implement effective crisis management protocols.
• Maintain proficiency in required company-sponsored training and certifications, including CPR and First Aid certification.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday
• Employee perks and discount program
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• Health insurance 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