Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Tech for Kids

Volunteers-of-America-Mid--state; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) Retirement Plan with Company-M"

Paid Time Off on First Day

Job summary

Volunteers of America Mid-States is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (Children & Adolescents) to provide direct care, supervision, and therapeutic support for youths in Freedom House. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to foster a trauma-informed, safe, and family-centered environment that supports healing and healthy development.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, experience with children or families, knowledge of trauma-informed care, and CPR/First Aid within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, Education, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, or families preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, child development, behavioral management, and crisis intervention preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Child abuse registry check as required.
• Sex offender registry check.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and ensure the safety of children and adolescents.
• Implement trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Facilitate therapeutic, recreational, educational, and life-skills activities.
• Support healthy parent-child interactions through coaching and modeling.
• Assist clinicians with treatment plans and behavioral support plans.
• Observe, document, and communicate behavioral, emotional, and safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation and incident reports.
• Provide transportation as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, safe, nurturing environment.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and required trainings.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, case managers, peer support staff, and community partners.
• Support Performance Quality Improvement activities.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Child development

Behavioral management

Crisis intervention

CPR/First Aid

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, Education, or related field

Job description

Volunteers of America Mid-States is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (Children & Adolescents) to provide direct care, supervision, and therapeutic support for youths in Freedom House. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to foster a trauma-informed, safe, and family-centered environment that supports healing and healthy development.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, experience with children or families, knowledge of trauma-informed care, and CPR/First Aid within 30 days.