START MH-IDD Technician / Crisis Respite

RHA Health Services, LLC • Statesville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a START MH-IDD Technician to provide direct services at a START Resource Center. The role serves as a primary contact for community-based intervention and prevention services for people with intellectual disabilities and behavioral health care needs. Services include therapeutic respite, as well as emergency and planned services, delivered through integrated care and collaboration with the team. The position is full-time, second shift, in Statesville, North Carolina, and requires working every other weekend. Pay is $19.00 per hour.

The technician provides direct support to no more than four people with disabilities and challenging behavior in community and/or residential settings. The role helps individuals identify and communicate their requests and support needs, implements services and supports tied to goals and desired outcomes identified through the START Team, and maintains a therapeutic environment. The position works under direction and supervision and requires the ability to support people with behavioral challenges and follow effective crisis management protocols.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience, including direct support experience with people 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 bachelor's degree is not in a human services field, experience with the population is required.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance coverage for liability; the driver's license is a condition of employment.
• Maintain proficiency in company-sponsored training and required certifications.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Successfully complete and maintain training courses 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 individuals in identifying and communicating their requests and needs for services and supports.
• Implement services and supports addressing goals and desired outcomes identified through the START Team.
• Understand individuals in the context of their personal histories, 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.
• Work under 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 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