Behavioral Health Technician (Children & Adolescents)

VOA Mid-States; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

4 0 3(b) Retirement Plan with Company-

Job summary

VOA Mid-States is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (Children & Adolescents) to provide direct care, supervision, and therapeutic support to young clients residing at Freedom House. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to create a safe, trauma-informed, family-centered setting that promotes recovery and healthy development.

The role requires a high school diploma (associate's or bachelor's preferred), experience with youths and families, and CPR/First Aid within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with children, adolescents, or families preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed care and crisis intervention preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and registry checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and ensure safety of children and adolescents.
• Implement trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Facilitate therapeutic, recreational, educational, and life-skills activities.
• Support healthy parent-child interactions through coaching and modeling.
• Assist clinicians with treatment plans and behavioral support plans.
• Observe, document, and communicate behavioral, emotional, and safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation and incident reports.
• Provide transportation as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, safe, nurturing environment.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and required trainings.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, case managers, peer support staff, and community partners.
• Support Performance Quality Improvement activities.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Child development

Behavioral management

Crisis intervention

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

LOCATION: Louisville, KY

STAT US: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

PROGRAM: Freedom House – VOA Recovery

REPORTS TO: Recovery Support Supervisor/Program Manager

INTRODUCTION:

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit group that works in four states. We help people and communities by offering important services. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We also support people with developmental disabilities, offer restorative justice programs, and give free HIV testing and education. VOA started in 1896. Back then, the word "volunteer" meant someone who helped others as their life’s work. Today, our team is made up of caring, mission-driven professionals who work hard to make a difference and build strong communities. Our staff values flexibility, teamwork, and having fun at work. We also offer a full benefits package to employees who qualify.

BENEFITS:

Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellness Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Competitive Pay
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Discounts
• Student Loan Forgiveness Options (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

All insurance and paid time off benefits start on your first day

Positive Work Culture

Commitment, Justice, Integrity, and Compassion Committees

JOB SUMMARY:

The Behavioral Health Technician (Children & Adolescents) provides direct care, supervision, and therapeutic support to infants, children, and adolescents residing at Freedom House with their parent or caregiver. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the technician promotes a safe, structured, trauma-informed, person-centered, and family-centered environment that supports healing, recovery, healthy development, and positive family relationships.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, Education, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, or families preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, child development, behavioral management, and crisis intervention preferred.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Child abuse registry check as required.
• Sex offender registry check

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct supervision and ensure the safety of children and adolescents.
• Implement trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Facilitate therapeutic, recreational, educational, and life-skills activities.
• Support healthy parent-child interactions through coaching and modeling.
• Assist clinicians with treatment plans and behavioral support plans.
• Observe, document, and communicate behavioral, emotional, and safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation and incident reports.
• Provide transportation as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, safe, nurturing environment.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and required trainings.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, case managers, peer support staff, and community partners.
• Support Performance Quality Improvement activities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.