Youth Behavioral Health Tech – Direct Care & Crisis Support

Saint Francis Ministries, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Ministries, Inc. in Salina, KS is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech for various shifts. You will support youth after trauma, provide daily supervision, and model positive behavior while ensuring safety and confidentiality across routines and activities.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and crisis de-escalation, with onboarding training for CPR/EBI and required background checks. A healthy, supportive environment is offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification or onboarding training provided.
• EBI offered as part of onboarding.
• Prefer one year's experience working with children.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass physical, drug screen and TB test.
• Must pass MVR, DCF fingerprint and KDADS background checks.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the client’s daily planning routine.
• Supervises the client during meals, dressing, hygiene, chores and life skills.
• Provides structure, discipline, and security for clients.
• Serves as an adult role model and provides feedback to clients.
• Always supervises and monitors clients.
• Demonstrates de-escalation techniques and positive interaction.
• Maintains professional ethics, boundaries and confidentiality.
• Exercises teamwork and supports diverse youth culture.
• Checks clients during sleeping hours and documents significant events.
• Intervenes in crisis situations using Mandt system.
• Reports incidents and follows SOPs and safety procedures.
• Assists in campus cleanliness and medication administration if trained.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

TB test

Job description

Saint Francis Ministries, Inc. in Salina, KS is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech for various shifts. You will support youth after trauma, provide daily supervision, and model positive behavior while ensuring safety and confidentiality across routines and activities.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and crisis de-escalation, with onboarding training for CPR/EBI and required background checks. A healthy, supportive environment is offered.