Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Tech for Kids & Teens

VOA Mid-States; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

4 0 3(b) Retirement Plan with Company-

Job summary

VOA Mid-States is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (Children & Adolescents) to provide direct care, supervision, and therapeutic support to young clients residing at Freedom House. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to create a safe, trauma-informed, family-centered setting that promotes recovery and healthy development.

The role requires a high school diploma (associate's or bachelor's preferred), experience with youths and families, and CPR/First Aid within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with children, adolescents, or families preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed care and crisis intervention preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and registry checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and ensure 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

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

VOA Mid-States is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (Children & Adolescents) to provide direct care, supervision, and therapeutic support to young clients residing at Freedom House. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to create a safe, trauma-informed, family-centered setting that promotes recovery and healthy development.

The role requires a high school diploma (associate's or bachelor's preferred), experience with youths and families, and CPR/First Aid within 30 days.