LEAD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECH

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Jensen Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hibiscus Children's Center in Jensen Beach, FL is seeking a Lead Behavioral Health Tech to supervise shelter youth care staff on a shift, utilizing the Sanctuary Model trauma-informed approach. You will manage staff-to-client ratios, assign duties, coordinate admissions and transportation, ensure nursing directives are followed, document incidents, and support volunteers.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Social Work or related field, 2+ years supervisory experience with at-risk youth, CPR/First

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
• Two years supervisory experience required.
• Minimum two years experience with at risk children/teens.
• At least 23 years of age.
• Current certification in CPR, First Aid and TCI.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in various temperature.
• Must pass level 2 background clearance and drug test.
• Ability to work flexible schedule and shifts as necessary.
• Complete 40 hours of training annually; Sanctuary Model Training and annual refreshers.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision of the Behavioral Health Technicians with on-site guidance and corrections.
• Determine staff to client ratio and assign client groups to Technicians.
• Assign duties to Technicians and ensure completion.
• Review and update the daily logbook with pertinent client information.
• Coordinate transportation and admissions as needed; review shift activity.
• Ensure nursing directives are followed and communicate with administration.
• Provide direction to volunteers and conduct shift change meetings.
• Assist in preparing staffing schedules; dispense meds when nurse is unavailable.
• Attend agency meetings and participate in treatment plans; assist in preparing meals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

At-risk youth experience

Communication skills

CPR/First Aid

TCI certification

Lift 40 lbs

Outdoor work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Sanctuary Model

Job description

# LEAD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHJensen - Jensen Beach, FL 34957; Village - Vero Beach, FL 32960## Description**POSITION FUNCTION/OVERVIEW:**The primary purpose of this position is to provide supervision and support to the Shelter youth/child care staff on a given shift.Hibiscus Children’s Center utilizes the Sanctuary Model, which is a trauma informed organizational change model. The Sanctuary Model organizes both our treatment ante the way we run our organization. It is an inclusive model as it is a way of guiding leadership, staff, clients families and our community to share the same language.**PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**: * Provides direct supervision of the Behavioral Health Technicians with on-site verbal and written guidance and corrections, where needed* Visible and accessible to all Behavioral Health Technicians during shift* Ability to determine staff to client ratio and assign client groups to individual Behavioral Health Technicians* Assigns specific duties to Behavioral Health Technicians (varies on each shift) and ensures that duties are completed* Reviews shift activity schedule for any changes and/or additions. Makes transportation arrangements, as needed* Reviews, maintains and updates the daily logbook with pertinent client information.* Ensures all nursing directives are followed (sick charts, stool specs, infant care sheets, etc.)* Notes and recommends solutions to any staffing concerns, behavioral problems and/or shift difficulties and notifies administration of concerns and gives input for solutions* Communicates all necessary information to Supervisor/Assistant Director* Performs walk-through prior to the start of shift and communicates concerns with previous shift supervisor* Conducts a shift change meeting with assigned staff to address concerns* Provides direction and guidance to volunteers* Ensures that all admissions are completed properly and that the admission medical is completed as soon as possible ( if Nurse if not available)* Communicates and documents all necessary information related to clients to their individual therapist* Communicates and notifies the On-Call Administrator of all non-routine incidents* Ensures that the Shelter is clean and organized throughout the course of their shift* Ensures that all reports are correct, complete and turned-in signed at the end of the shift* Completes probationary and annual evaluations on time* Assist Office Manager with preparing staffing schedules* Responsible for dispensing meds to clients when nurse is not available* Assist in preparing client’s meals* Attends and participates in agency meetings including treatment plansThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive. Hibiscus Children's Center reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:*** Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field preferred* Two (2) years supervisory experience required* Minimum two (2) years experience with at risk children/teens* At least 23 years of age* Current certification in CPR, First Aid and TCI* Ability to lift 40 lbs* Ability to work outdoors in various temperature* Ability to work with diverse backgrounds; ability to accept individuals of a different philosophy, culture, or socio-economic background* Must pass level 2 background clearance and drug test* Ability to work flexible schedule and shifts as necessary**SKILLS:*** Adaptability* Good interpersonal skills* Understanding of child abuse and neglect* Knowledge of child growth and development* Ability to intervene decisively when necessary to protect residents* Ability to work in and promote team environment* Ability to handle emergencies and life threatening situations effectively* Good verbal and written communication skills including proper telephone etiquette* Ability to transport children* Ability to set appropriate boundaries and limits with residents and staff**REQUIREMENTS:*** Complete 40 hours of training annually* Successfully complete Sanctuary Model Training and annual refreshers* Successfully complete 24 hours of Human Trafficking Training and annual Refreshers