Adult Residential Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician I
Location: Columbia, MO
Department: Adult Housing
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:
Join our dedicated team as a Behavioral Health Technician I, where you will provide essential direct and supportive care to clients and patients in a compassionate environment. This role is vital in ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges. We are looking for individuals who are observant, empathetic, and possess strong communication skills. Your contributions will help foster a therapeutic atmosphere that promotes recovery and personal growth.

As a Behavioral Health Technician I, you will oversee daily activities, monitor health indicators, respond to crises, facilitate group education and structured activities, and transport clients/patients as needed. Your role is crucial in maintaining a safe and supportive environment for clients and patients.

The Behavioral Health Technician I position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost.
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee well-being, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce.
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct oversight and support to clients/patients, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout daily activities.
• Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients/patients.
• Monitor vital signs and health indicators, determining when to escalate to medical intervention as necessary.
• Facilitate group education and structured activities, promoting engagement and recovery skills among clients/patients.
• Document and report any exceptional behaviors or areas of concern related to clients/patients.
• Assist clients/patients with personal care needs, including grooming, bathing, and dressing when required.
• Maintain accurate records of medication administration and monitor self-administration of medications by clients.
• Oversee medication administration per policy and procedure and as permitted by appropriate training certifications/permissions.
• Participate as an active member of the treatment team, helping to identify clients’ strengths and needs.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, including medication storage and documentation protocols.
• Provide transportation for clients/patients to appointments as needed.
• Foster adaptive behavior in clients by encouraging positive social interaction and role-modeling a solution-focused approach to issues of concern.
• Complete all mandatory trainings within the required time frame within State Regulatory/CARF Standards.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment by observing general rules of good housekeeping.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment.
• Experience in Human Services or a related field is preferred.
• For St. Louis County Programs: Bachelor’s Degree, or MAADC I or II.
• For Residential Care Facility (RCF): Become credentialed as a Level 1 Med Aid (LIMA) and be Insulin Certified within the first ninety (90) days in position.

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background checks, including criminal records, driving records, and abuse/neglect checks.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• First Aid and CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment.
• Completion of mandatory training within the required time frame.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.
• Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van.

Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off