Behavioral Health Technician - Rite of Passage : Job Details

Description

?Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Behavioral Health Technician at Silver Oak Academy in Keymar, Maryland?

Silver Oak Academy is located on a scenic 78 acre campus surrounded by sprawling corn fields, beautiful woods full of local wildlife and foliage, a football stadium, an athletic center (gymnasium, padded wrestling room, a fully equipped weight room & more), a Tech Center, student housing for 96 youth, and an academic building all just a short commute from Frederick, Baltimore & DC. On site dormitories are available for staff use during their shift and overnight for those with a long commute, or limited transportation.

Pay: starting at $48,048 per year. Schedule includes 4 hours of guaranteed overtime each pay period

Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2 (

What you will do: Behavioral Health Technicians provide safety and around-the-clock in person supervision of youth at a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and skill development. Behavioral Health Technicians provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth's needs; monitor and document behaviors and activities; and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities. Behavioral Health Technicians work in collaboration with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.

To be considered you should:

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen (we no longer test for THC), physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.

Schedule: 3.5 days per week, 12-hour shifts

+ A Shift - Sunday/Monday/Tuesday 8am-9m and Wednesday - 8am-3pm *1 hour break each day*

+ B Shift -Thursday/Friday/Saturday - 8am-9pm and Wednesday - 2pm-9pm *1 hour break each day*

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

+ Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

+ Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

+ Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Preferred

+ Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

+ Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

+ High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

+ Drivers License

Experience

Preferred

+ Residential Youth Care

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)