Summary/Characteristics of Position:

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) will provide direct, client centered services to youth assigned to the dependency (foster care) and/or delinquency systems. The BHT will monitor the daily activities of the youth while supporting the delivery of groups and activities related to life skills, independent living and social rehabilitation.

Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Performs admission and intake responsibilities including orientation, documentation and searches for contraband.
• Performs supportive health care-related tasks such as monitoring vital signs and medication under the direction of qualified nursing and/or medical staff.
• Performs housekeeping duties such as meal serving, cleaning, and washing clothes, linens and dishes.
• Perform related work as required or assigned.

• Communicates with clients to talk about their personal issues including dependency, delinquency, mental illness and/or substance misuse.
• Observes clients for changes in behavior, monitors activities of clients, motivates clients to participate in activities, and also guides and advises clients in their personal adjustment utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Provides supportive services including life skills, psycho-educational and recreational groups.
• Interprets the client handbook for clients as needed; applies applicable rules and regulations to clients.
• Makes frequent rounds of facility to insure adequate safeguards and client safety are maintained.
• Assists clients in preparing for school, court appearances, medical/dental appointments or other outside activities.
• Documents individual contacts, daily case notes, incident and injury reports and grievances.
• Monitors and tracks compliance with self-administered medication process.
• Assists clients in gathering/obtaining personal property when discharged.
• Builds new case files and breaks down discharged client case files.

Pre-requisite Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• Valid Florida Driver's License
• Must be able to fully participate in Welle (crisis intervention) and CPR/First Aid training.
• Must be eligible for Level II background clearance.

Preferred Attributes:

• Previous experience working with youth in a human service-related field.
• Associate degree in a human service-related field.
• Bachelor's degree in a human service-related field.
• Certified Behavioral Health Technician.

Supervision: This position reports directly to the Residential Services Coordinator. This position does not supervise others

Physical Requirements: Safety/Health Considerations:

• Standing, walking, carrying, stooping, speaking, and listening.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to fully participate in Welle (crisis intervention) and CPR/First Aid training and apply to work setting, when required.

Travel: This position does not require overnight travel.

The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to position.

ACTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. ACTS is an EEO/AA DFWP Employer.