Seasonal-Summer Behavioral Health Technician (Respite)

Description:
Are you looking for a Seasonal-Summer employment opportunity? Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and adolescents in a fun, active environment? If so, you could become a part of a team creating meaningful, independent and productive lives for those individuals that we serve!
Being a Seasonal-Summer Behavioral Health Technician for our Respite program has its advantages!

• Pay rate starts at $14.25/hr.+ ($12.25 base pay rate + $2.00 shift differential Friday - Sunday 3:00pm - 11:00pm)! *Base pay rate DOE!
• Earn an additional $.25 for every 500 hours worked! (limit of 1 increase per quarter; up to $16/hr.) *Must remain in positive standing with the organization to receive increase
• PLUS, an end-of-assignment bonus!
• Shift Schedules: Monday-Wednesday, 7am-8pm or Tuesday-Thursday, 7am-8pm

As a Seasonal-Summer Respite Behavioral Health Technician at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping kids. We offer:

• An environment where you can be an active role model and enrich the lives of our Clients
• The opportunity to teach at-risk youth valuable life, social, and coping skills
• Growth opportunities that allow you to expand your career and your skills
• The ability to have influence in our kid’s lives and enrich their family life
• A fun, fast-paced and supportive environment
• Competitive salary
• And you get to spend time mentoring and having fun with kids!

Located in Scottsdale, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Arizona’s Respite program provides temporary rest or relief. The goal of respite care is to successfully provide an interval of rest for clients and their primary caregivers without disruption or compromise to their home environments. Through the Respite program, the kids get to enjoy group activities and go on field trips to museums, roller skating, and more! In this role you will actively assist the clients in the participation, involvement and routine of the Respite program. Having an energetic and creative approach while working with our kids, showing compassion and being a problem-solver to create a safe environment. The goal of respite care is to successfully provide an interval of rest for clients and their primary caregivers without disruption or compromise to their home environments. Both forms of Devereux respite require a referral from the child’s behavioral health network.
As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will protect the health and safety of clients while supervising and implementing program activities and managing client’s behaviors. Read and implement each client’s individualized treatment plan. Assist in planning programming and is an active team member in carrying out treatment goals. Participate as a member of the Respite Team and maintain a team environment.

Keywords: non-profit, children, adolescents, behavioral health, Youth Counselor, Direct Care Worker, Direct Care Counselor, Direct Service Worker, Group Care Worker, Direct Support Professional, Residential Counselor, Mental Health Associate, Behavioral Health Technician, Respite

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School diploma or GED required
• Previous experience working with children/adolescents with behavioral/emotional needs required (6 weeks+)
• Valid Arizona Driver's License & pass DMV 39-month history check
• Current AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions (or eligibility to obtain with no restrictions)
• Pre-employment Physical and Job Demand Assessment (if applicable)
• Drug test within 24hrs of offer w/ negative results.
• Attend full time, paid, New Hire Orientation Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

Company Overview:

About Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Informed by the latest advancements in science and medicine, we combine evidence-based interventions with compassionate family engagement to help change lives. We were founded in 1912 by special education pioneer, Helena Devereux. Today, Devereux is a national nonprofit partner for individuals, families, schools and communities, serving many of the most vulnerable members of our society in areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, and child welfare.

Our Mission: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

We employ more than 7,500 staff and operate 15 centers in 13 states. We offer a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs and services that positively impact the lives of tens of thousands of children, adults and their families every year.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, we strive to incorporate Servant Leadership into our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. This is integrated into the delivery of quality programming for the individuals we serve, their families, and other stakeholders, as well as the development and empowerment of our employees. We offer challenging and exciting work, and our supportive team environment creates an empowering and positive atmosphere. To be successful in our work environment, you will put the needs of others first, and will feel called to serve, and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will support our commitment to cultural diversity and equity across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off, 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit benefits.devereux.org to see why we are a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE