Behavioral Health Specialist- Awake Overnight

Full-Time Behavioral Health Specialist- Awake Overnight

Do you have a desire to help others? Let that become a reality at Alternative Homes for Youth!

Mission:

It is our mission at Alternative Homes for Youth (AHFY) to teach, support, and model healthy life skills to youth and families by providing therapeutic and educational interventions to end violence.

Overview:

Alternative Homes for Youth (AHFY) specializes in transforming the effects of trauma, neglect, and abuse in the lives of children. Our commitment is to respond to the needs of the community and our clients by integrating current research to create individualized treatment plans and multi-modal treatment approaches which are adaptive, vital, and effective. Alternative Homes for Youth is a non-profit residential facility for at-risk adolescent males ages 15-20.

Seeking BHS: To provide supervision, guidance, and program rule enforcement to program residents. To assist with the implementation of services as dictated by the treatment plan, individualized educational program and program design. In conjunction with other team members, to provide the above services while promoting and maintaining a therapeutic milieu consistent with the treatment program.

Min. Education and Experience:

4 year degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology or closely related field preferred, or a combination of related degree course work and experience, or 4 years of experience working in a related field.

Benefits:

Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal Paid Time Off

Call-In Bonuses

Ongoing Professional Trainings

All trainings are paid for as well as your time to become certified and remain current in:

• Red Cross CPR/First Aid Training
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Training
• Trauma Informed Care Model
• Colorado QMAP- Qualified Medication Administration Person
• Informed Supervision Training

Hours: Sunday 8p-7a, Monday 8p- a, Tuesday 8p-7a Total: 33 hours

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws (including licensing rules and regulations) regarding child welfare, mental health services, alcohol and drug abuse, etc.

2. Adhere to ALL AHFY written policy, procedures, and practices.

3. Responsible for the supervision and safety of all youth at all times.

4. Responsible for teaching and helping youth to maintain a hygienic and presentable environment.

5. Ensure compliance with AHFY Critical Incident Reporting Procedures.

6. Complete medication certification training, First Aid/CPR training and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training and adheres to these procedures when carrying out job duties.

7. Attend weekly staff meetings and participate in treatment planning reviews.

8. Attend agency and community workshops as assigned.

9. Assist with group interventions as directed.

10. Document interventions and observations on each youth for each shift.

11. Log phone messages, appointments and other scheduled events.

12. Ensure all equipment used by the youth is safe and functional.

13. Enforce program rules and consequences based on program procedures, individual treatment plan and individual education plan.

14. Use behavioral interventions to increase desired behaviors.

15. Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of all daily youth activities, i.e., wake up, meals, chores, hygiene.

16. Keep all receipts for monies spent

17. Responsible for personal needs for youth assigned, i.e., clothing inventory, clothing purchases, and emergency medical appointments.

18. To assist with program objectives and ensure that the quality of service delivery is consistent with the Employee Reference Guide.

19. Responsible for providing positive modeling and teaching relationship skills that fosters a learning environment that promotes growth and empowerment.

AHFY’s Formal Communication Structure:

1. Regular attendance of staff meetings.

2. Individual supervision and/or group supervision.

3. Program communication log.

SUPERVISION: Front-End Program Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• On call
• Overnight shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person