Lead Behavioral Health Tech

Job Details

Job Location:

Phx Shelter - Phoenix, AZ 85006
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: None

Travel Percentage :
None
Job Shift: Graveyard

• Maintains safety, security and supervision of youth at all times, to include oversight and supervision of youth daily routines.
• Serves as a positive role model; utilizes approved behavior modification techniques to help youths learn desirable behaviors; provides positive reinforcement and support to all youth.
• Assist in developing and training staff on policies, procedures and house schedule.
• Serves as the point of contact for policies and procedure compliance in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Responsible for the training of new staff as required to ensure understanding and compliance of Shelter or Group Home policies and procedures.
• Assist in crisis protocol as needed.
• Manage the Calendar to ensure all appointments, outings, visits, etc. are on the calendar and staff are aware of necessary staffing needed to accommodate all appointments.
• Assist all volunteers on site to appropriate activities to help within the houses and promote a positive experience for the children and the volunteers.
• Delegate house responsibilities to ensure all duties are completed prior to shift ending.
• Oversees the planning of group outings/special functions.
• Assist conduct monthly audits and review staff training records to ensure all staff compliance in training requirement.
• Assist Program Coordinator on all quality assurance checks and program documentation, regular program reports to ensure documentation accuracy.
• Performs the duties and responsibilities of Behavioral Health Technician as needed.
• Models Center’s expectation for sensitivity and competency relating to diversity and cultural awareness.
• Assist in on-call rotation as needed.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma required.
• Must possess at least 2 years of verifiable work history.
• Must have minimum 3 years’ experience working with children or adolescent youth within a behavioral health or similar setting.
• Experience leading, training, and/or developing staff members to their full potential.
• Must have valid Arizona Driver’s license, exhibit the ability to operate Agency vans and/or vehicles safely and have a clean 5-year motor vehicle history.
• Must possess or be able to obtain prior to employment a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to display verbal and written communication skills that meet the requirements of the position and needs of the youth in care.
• Must maintain all Agency and licensing training and certification requirements as required.
• Must have computer knowledge / proficiency such that log notes can be entered as required.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company match
• Generous amount of PTO
• Calm app Subscription

* Actual Pay Rates are based on Education and Experience*

Child Crisis Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that all employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability or genetic information or any other status protected by federal and state laws or regulations.

Child Crisis Arizona believes that to most effectively provide responsive services to children, families of diverse cultures, that we must strive as an agency to attract, retain and continually enhance the skills of a culturally diverse workforce that is reflective of the community and neighborhoods we operate in, and the children and families we serve. We believe that cultural sensitivity and the dynamics of diversity, equity and inclusion not only reflect best practice, but also provide opportunities for personal growth and enrichment.

We are committed as an agency to an ongoing process of assessment and to broadening our knowledge, respect for and ability to effectively respond to a diverse workforce and communities.