Behavioral Health Technician - Waco, TX

Cenikor Foundation; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a part-time role focused on creating a safe and therapeutic environment for clients. This position involves assisting clients with daily activities, maintaining security, and supporting the clinical treatment team. If you're passionate about service and enjoy working in a collaborative atmosphere, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment. Join a team committed to continuous learning and professional growth, and help make a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401K with up to 10% match

Bonuses

Student loan forgiveness program

Continuous learning and professional development

Qualifications

• Knowledge of security operations and safety practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a therapeutic environment for clients.
• Monitor clients' movement and maintain security.
• Participate in educational programs to enhance skills.

Skills

Knowledge of security operations

Effective communication

Understanding standard operating procedures

Problem detection and reporting

Flexibility with hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cenikor's Value Proposition - What's Your Why?

• PURPOSE in your work - service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work. See how we served last year.
• COMPETITIVE PAY, BENEFITS, PAID TIME OFF, TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, up to 10% 401K and BONUSES - we hire and reward high performers.
• Benefits for full-time team members include Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, LTD, STD, Accident, Critical Illness, HRA/FSA
• STABILITY and GROWTH - more than 55 years in business - our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals. More than 25% of our total employees have been promoted the last 4 years.
• STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS - The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives your qualified student loans if working for a non-profit for a specific period of time. Find out more here.
• The work we do isn't easy. If you like purposeful hard work, serving others and having FUN with your team while achieving goals, Cenikor will be the right place for you!

Schedule: Part-time Shift Varies

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment for substance abuse clients. Maintain adequate security for eating/sleeping problems, elopements or attempts to elope. Assist patients in good grooming and personal hygiene. Monitor clients' movement and provide a client count as per facility policy.
2. Accompany clients to medical clinics, meals, AA meetings in the community, recreational activities, field trips and other outings to ensure safety, provide therapeutic assistance, and help prevent elopement. Institute appropriate security measures escorting clients inside and outside facility.
3. Maintain locked doors as per facility policy, making security checks to ensure that the integrity of security is intact and the safety of clients is maintained. Refer problems and/or deficiencies to proper authority.
4. Perform housekeeping duties such as assisting with washing client's clothes and other duties necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for clients. Supervise client chores consisting of general cleaning of physical surroundings and furnishings in patient care area. Maintain a neat and clean employee area.
5. Participate and assist clinical treatment team members with groups in therapeutic activities. Maintain awareness of and document whereabouts of clients at all times, reporting problems appropriately. Recognize and intervene in disturbed/aggressive behavior as soon as signs of disruptive behavior are recognized. Participate as an active member in treatment team meetings, advising others of observations and recommendations.
6. Assist nursing staff with taking vitals, care of detox clients, and clean up after clients as needed, ensuring proper biohazard protocols.
7. Participate in educational programs (either in-house or outside facility) as assigned, to increase knowledge base and job skills.
8. Assist with client admissions, including orientation to rules and rights, bed and locker assignments, issuing linens, and inventory of personal items as needed.
9. Assist with transfer and discharge procedures. Perform any related duties assigned including disinfecting bed and lockers, inventory of personal items, and ensuring all property is returned.
10. Answer phone and transfer call or take messages as needed.
11. Continuously monitor health, security and well-being of clients by ensuring facility is secure and residents are off the floor and in rooms at appropriate times.
12. Perform head count nightly as per licensing standards, complete reports of nightly rounds, investigate and complete related reports on all safety and security situations and communicate emergency situations, including medical emergencies, to the appropriate authorities and staff members.
13. Serve meals and ensure standards are met for all food service operations.
14. Perform weekly inspections on vehicles, including checking oil, tire pressure, gas, etc., record results, record mileage, and prepare standard maintenance reports.
15. Maintain strict confidentiality on all client and foundation matters and refer questionable issues to your supervisor.
16. Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the non-exempt functions as defined in this job description.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of security operations and safety practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff and residents.
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures, to perform duties in a professional manner, to write and investigate required reports; to make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to work night shifts and flexible hours.
• Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture with all team members:
  • Demonstrate mission of service to our clients
  • Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
  • Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals.
  • Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries.
  • Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience:

• One year security/safety experience preferred.