Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Diversion Home (5963)

Center for Family Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k Plan

Medical insurance

Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health & Wellness Activities

Ongoing Training & Professional Dev.

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Center for Family Services is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician for the Crisis Diversion Home in Warren County, NJ. This full-time position offers a $500 sign-on bonus and hourly wages of $21 for English-speaking staff or $23 for bilingual staff.

Responsibilities include assisting client admissions, co-facilitating orientation groups, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring client safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• BA degree preferred in social work or allied field.
• At least three years' experience in behavioral health settings.
• Current driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission and orientation of new clients.
• Record inventory of belongings and secure valuables.
• Co-facilitate orientation groups and daily living skills groups.
• Monitor client locations and exercise professional judgment in behavior management.
• Provide supervision of meals and assist with program rules and safety.

Skills

English speaking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

BA in social work or allied field

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Diversion Home (5963)

*Sign-On Bonus

Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center for Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus.

Location:Warren County, NJ

Job Type/Status:Full Time

Salary:$21(english speaking) or $23(bilingual) per hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with the admission process on new client admissions and orientation procedures and schedules.
• Records Inventory log of all personal belongings, valuables and return ticket. Ticket and valuables to be kept in the safe.
• Co-facilitate all orientation groups and daily living skills groups.
• Know where clients are at all times.
• Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage client behavior.
• Provides supervision of meals.
• Participate in required staff trainings and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Supervise clients completing the Program with emphasis on client safety and well-being.
• Remind clients of program rules and regulations as necessary and report infractions.
• Provide emotional support for clients while referring them to clinical staff to deal with clinical issues.
• Complete all assigned paperwork in a neat, accurate and timely manner.
• Complete incident reports according to policy in a timely, accurate manner.
• Communicate with other staff as necessary to promote quality client care.
• Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage client behavior.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA degree in social work or allied field preferred
• At least three years' experience working with individuals in a behavioral health setting
• Current driver's license with a good driving record of at least three years
• English-Spanish bilingual and lived experience preferred

Benefits:
At the Center for Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

DisclaimerMany positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.