Youth Residential Behavior Tech

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce; Joplin, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Residential Psych Tech (RPT) to support children in a cottage-based treatment program. The role focuses on day-to-day care, supervision, and implementing individualized treatment plans under the Cottage Supervisor.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience with behavioral management, youth work, and teamwork with staff to carry out program plans; overtime and shift changes may be required.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent is required.
• Familiar with behavioral management techniques and general behavior modification principles.
• Ability to work with youth and consistently follow and apply behavioral principles within the residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Charts all pertinent observation on a continuing basis regarding residents.
• Subject to mandatory overtime and shift changes.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Supervises and assists residents in wake-up, meals, recreation, counseling, education/vocation needs, daily routine and hygiene, house rules and sleep.
• Works as a team member with other staff to implement program plans.
• Provides direct behavior observations and reinforcement of appropriate behaviors as prescribed by the cottage based treatment team.
• Participates in Team Meetings, shift information exchanges, daily cottage briefings and has input in the evaluation and treatment plan progress of each resident.

Skills

Behavioral management

Youth work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Residential Psych Tech (RPT) to support children in a cottage-based treatment program. The role focuses on day-to-day care, supervision, and implementing individualized treatment plans under the Cottage Supervisor.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience with behavioral management, youth work, and teamwork with staff to carry out program plans; overtime and shift changes may be required.