Job Description

Residential Technician

Southwest Behavioral Care Armstrong County ETH - Kittanning, PA 16201

Overview

Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time

Description

Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career Advancement

SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC.

Full Time and Part-Time Positions

Overall Function:

Oversee the smooth operation and assist with the transitioning of individuals moving into the ETH or those individuals who may be ready to transition out of the ETH and into more permanent housing.

Essential Functions:

• Provides hands-on instruction to clients to implement Service Plans and client development at both locations.
• Conducts recreational and social activities with residents at both locations.
• Participate in regular staff training to develop basic knowledge and skills necessary to assist clients.
• Maintain proper condition, cleanliness, and safety at both residential sites, and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Assist clients at both locations in meeting their goals and developing resources to support clients with developing their social, health, emotional, and economic skills.
• Serves as a liaison between staff and outside support agencies and programs.
• Prepares and submits all required program reports and documentation in a timely and effective manner.
• Other duties as required.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of skills, experience and education may be considered at the discretion of the Agency.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in working for Behavioral Health Residential Programming.
• Ability to receive, understand, can communicate information with effectiveness, and follow instructions.
• Must have a valid Pennsylvania Drivers License and safe driving record.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
• Ability to safely operate a 16 Passenger Van.
• The ability to assist, move, or transfer clients with physical limitations may be required.
• Ability to assist, move and/or transfer program equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds

Available Benefits:

• Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
• Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
• Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Generous time off for eligible employees.
• Be an SPHS Hero!

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