Behavioral Tech - Graves

Switchpoint Inc; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

Transportation Allowance

Paid Time Off

401K

Job summary

Switchpoint is seeking a part-time Behavioral Tech to support residents during their stay, including grave shift coverage from 11 pm to 7 am and weekends. The role emphasizes maintaining a safe, respectful environment, documenting incidents, and assisting residents with class or event participation as directed by management.

Responsibilities include logging daily activities, addressing special needs, coordinating with maintenance, and upholding the organization’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented with residents.
• Ability to de-escalate and manage tense situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Experience working with people experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Understand and uphold Switchpoint’s mission and policies.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents.
• Maintain daily log of occurrences on each shift.
• Note special needs or accommodations (diet, ADA) and coordinate with management.
• Update maintenance log and liaise with maintenance staff.
• Listen to residents and respond appropriately.
• Record and report monetary funds and petty cash daily.
• Report concerns to Director/Manager and leadership.
• Demonstrate a passion for service to residents and community.
• Perform laundry and basic cleaning tasks.
• Monitor security cameras and log activity.
• Conduct perimeter checks for safety and security; document concerns.
• Handle security issues by contacting dispatch or 911 when needed.
• May lift up to 50 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

De-escalation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Empathy for vulnerable populations

Job description

Description

Behavioral Tech

Grave Shift - 11 pm - 7 am

Weekends Required

Part-time

ORGANIZATION:

Friends of Switchpoint is a non-profit organization that has been serving individuals, families, and veterans in Utah who are experiencing poverty and homelessness since 2014.

• OUR MISSION To empower those in need by addressing the underlying cause of poverty, providing a comprehensive plan, and supporting their journey to self-sufficiency.
• OUR VISION Every individual embodies their worth and value with self-esteem, hope and abilities restored, thriving in affordable housing.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

• Golden Rule: To treat all people as we ourselves would wish to be treated.
• Positive Influence: To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which individual lives are saved & improved by the positive experience of the people we influence.
• Leadership: To lead by example, developing, promoting, and sharing new ideas and programs to help those experiencing homelessness.
• Authenticity: To do what we say we do.
• Transparency: To be open and honest in our relationships.

OUR MOTTO:

It Takes All of Us to end homelessness.

PURPOSE:

The Behavior Tech is responsible for supporting the residents during their stay at the facility.

Behavior techs are there as a support, to hold residents accountable, and to complete daily upkeep of the facilities. They are responsible for documenting incidents (both good and bad), encouraging residents to attend classes or events, and supporting management

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement Switchpoint’s mission and values, and adhere to the Staff Code of Conduct and policies and procedures
• Provide exceptional customer service to all residents of the facility.
• Keep a daily log of occurrences within the facility on each shift.
• Make notes of any special requirements and needs that guests may have (Special diets, ADA accommodations, etc.) Coordinate with management to facilitate those needs.
• Update maintenance log with resident requests and get maintenance log to maintenance staff.
• Actively listen to the needs of the residents and act to meet those needs reasonably and appropriately.
• Reconcile and report any monetary funds, petty cash and other expenditures daily.
• Report any resident concerns to the Director/Manager and/or appropriate department leadership team.
• Demonstrate a passion for customer service as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, and members of the community.
• Laundry (Bedding when soiled or when guests check out.)
• Simple cleaning (Public bathroom, sweeping, mopping, etc)
• Monitor Cameras and log activity
• Complete perimeter checks around building and walk-throughs in building to ensure safety and security of residents. Log or document any concerns.
• Handle security issues/complaints by calling either non-emergency dispatch or 911 for emergency services.
• May be required to lift up to 50lbs periodically as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPECTATIONS

• Be an example of the Switchpoint culture, create a positive work environment for yourself, residents, and other co-workers.
• Abide by all Switchpoint rules and policies.
• Keep accurate logs of all transactions and submit them to management daily.
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to de-escalate
• Experience in working with those who struggle with mental health and homelessness.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Compensation

Wage range: $19/Hour

Grave Shift - 11 pm - 7 am

Part-Time

Weekends Required

Switchpoint offers a benefits package that includes Medical/Vision/Dental, Transportation Allowance, Paid Time Off, 401K

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, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value a diverse workforce.

"Employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and dependent on the position you are applying at Switchpoint."