Support Specialist (Behavioral Health Technician)

Operation PAR, Inc • Clearwater, FL

10d • $16

About The Position

Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders.  PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.

Entry level client serving position for individuals with limited counseling skills and/or experience. Support Specialists provide direct supervision of clients and responsibility for the health, safety and security of clients assigned; transport clients in approved agency vehicles.  Under appropriate supervision, may provide information and education to clients in a group setting.  Techs work assigned shifts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED required
• Valid driver's license
• Must be cleared by PAR auto insurance carrier to operate PAR vehicles
• Must pass level II background (https://info.flclearinghouse.com [https://info.flclearinghouse.com/]) and drug screen.
• Must maintain current training as required by Operation PAR, Inc. policies
• Ability to write accurately and legibly
• Moderate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based computers
• Ability to accurately type at least 40 words per minute.
• Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach
• Ability to sit in meetings for extended periods of time
• Ability to move throughout program facilities both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds
• Good hearing and vision

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working in the field of behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to workplace of dignity and respect
• Compliance with all Equal Employment Opportunity rules and guidelines
• Ability to work with others cooperatively and cordially in a spirit of teamwork
• Ability to appear at work as scheduled, mindful of the company’s attendance policies
• Ability to accept direction from managers and supervisors in a respectful and collaborative manner

Benefits

• 9 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays).  PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401k matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees