Behavioral Technician, ECA

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Looking to join a compassionate community dedicated to providing exceptional mental health outcomes? Community Reach Center is that place. We prioritize empowering individuals living with mental health conditions, engaging with partners to make a lasting impact, and caring for our team on a personal level. Our mission is to enhance community health through evidence-based practices and convenient service locations, ensuring the well-being of our consumers and communities.

At Community Reach Center, we offer more than just a job - we provide an experience that nurtures personal and professional growth. Join us and gain the skills to pursue your dreams while finding fulfillment within our team!

Employee's First Approach -

At Community Reach Center, we prioritize an exceptional employee experience. We know that it's imperative to prioritize our employees needs first, so they can be their best selves for the mission we serve. We're eager to work with passionate, forward-thinking, talented, team members.

The Perks -

We also believe our employees deserve an exceptional compensation and benefits package.

• Competitive compensation
• 401K with matching
• Wellness Program
• Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Internal Opportunities & Free trainings
• Shift differential pay when applicable
• Bilingual stipend pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle
• Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible & applicable
• Healthy Work Life Balance
• Excellent PTO & Paid Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness options including National Heath Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

About the Role:

The Behavioral Technician, Youth Shelter ("Technician") is an integral member of Community Reach Center's Empowerment Center for Adolescents in our Youth Services Department. The Behavioral Technician provides direct milieu, group, and individual behavioral management by utilizing evidence-based practice models. The BehavioralTechnician will facilitate and co-facilitate psychoeducational groups and family reunification meetings. The Technician will have other duties and responsibilities as determined from time to time by the Supervisor of Staff.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors activities of daily living for clients and provides training as needed
• Documents intervention and program activity and maintains accurate and timely clinical records according to Community Reach Center's policies and procedures.
• Assists consumers with medication administration as directed by Colorado regulations, facility policies and procedures, and physician orders.
• Coordinates care with consumer, families, center staff, and/or external facilities to ensure continuation of care.
• Attends and participates in group sessions, in-services education and training opportunities, meetings, supervisory sessions, review of clinical issues, and special events.
• Acts as a liaison and partners with consumers in the use of basic community resources, referrals, linage, and advocacy.
• Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.
• Responsible for aiding in house laundry and clean-up of the facility as needed.
• Transports consumers to appointments as needed.
• Manages the milieu and ensure a safe therapeutic environment.
• Complete admission check-in's to units, provide regular safety checks on units, and monitor clients regularly.
• Maintains confidentiality of consumer records.
• Conduct rounds to ensure safety and compliance of youth in shelter program.

Qualifications:

• 6+ months of experience working with or around shelter services.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Communication, organization, time management.
• Valid Colorado Driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Age 21+ preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting is required,
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.

Schedules Available:

2 Available:

- 36 hr/wk, 3 12's working with adolescents with behavioral health needs requiring stabilization, redirection, deescalating.

- FLOAT 40hr/wk, Full time float position with varying hours each week, daytime or nighttime to meet the need and demand of program.

- Please let hiring manager know in the interview which schedule (if not both) you are interested in, and your preference

Pay Information:

$26.50 to $27.00 per hour + shift differential pay possible

Eligible for $250/month Bilingual Stipend

Application Deadline:

Accepting application on an on-going basis.

So-what do you think?

If you've come this far, we're eager to meet you. At Community Reach Center, our passion-driven culture demands unwavering commitment to serving our community. Your dedication to our consumers and community is paramount as we strive to make a real impact in the mental health space. We are hopeful this role will provide you with the experience to pursue your aspirations while finding fulfillment that keeps you committed to our team indefinitely.

At Community Reach Center, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health outcomes for our consumers & employees.

Community Mental Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.