Evening Youth Behavioral Health Technician

Saint Francis Ministries; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Ministries in Salina, Kansas is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support youth with trauma-related behavioral health challenges. The role involves supervising, guiding, and mentoring clients, maintaining safety, and documenting client interactions.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, on-the-job training, and a valid driver's license. On-call duties and compliance with SOPs are part of the job.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• EBI – Offered as part of the training during onboarding.
• CPR – Offered as part of the training during onboarding
• Prefer one year's experience working with children.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a physical examination, drug screen and TB Skin Test.
• Must pass an MVR, DCF fingerprint background, and KDADS background.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the client’s daily planning routine.
• Supervises, coaches, and mentors the client during meals, dressing and personal hygiene; monitors cleaning of room, chores, and life skills.
• Provides structure, discipline, and security in meeting the needs of the clients.
• Serves as an adult role model and a source of feedback to the clients.
• Always supervises and monitors clients.
• Provides positive interaction with the clients and demonstrates appropriate de-escalation techniques.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with clients and co-workers.
• Demonstrates professional ethics, boundaries, and confidentiality with the clients.
• Demonstrate respect and care for the clients and the ability to be open-minded and nonjudgmental with clients.
• Maintains awareness of diversity and youth culture
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills/ability to work as a team.
• Serves as a role model and source of feedback to the clients.
• Always supervises and keeps clients within sight and sound requirements. During sleeping hours, checking clients every 10 minutes.
• Intervenes in crisis situations using the approved Mandt system.
• Reports to work at scheduled times and remains on duty until replacement is on shift.
• Documents significant client behaviors and significant contact with client.
• Assists in the overall cleanliness of the campus: Perform assigned cleaning or maintenance duties; monitors client’s rooms and chores daily; maintain cleanliness of staff offices.
• Administers prescribed medication, documents, and observe its effects. Must have appropriate training and certification if required to administer medications.
• Supervises clients during chapel services and serves as an adult role model.
• On-call duties required as needed
• Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required.
• Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Professional ethics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Saint Francis Ministries in Salina, Kansas is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support youth with trauma-related behavioral health challenges. The role involves supervising, guiding, and mentoring clients, maintaining safety, and documenting client interactions.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, on-the-job training, and a valid driver's license. On-call duties and compliance with SOPs are part of the job.