We are hiring to support children and their families who speak Spanish. Share your talents and join our team at Mentor South Bay as a Behavior Technician! Pay rates start at $20/hour with increased rates for experience and education.

Why Join Us as a Behavior/Mental Health Technician with Mentor South Bay?

“We have demonstrated that behavioral health care works best when it is delivered in familiar surroundings built on strong connections and personal relationships.” Sara Hart, Vice President of Operations at Sevita.

• Part-time schedules that help maintain work/life balance; afterschool and weekends. Option to increase to FT.
• Competitive pay rates (wages are determined by qualifications); health/dental/vision benefits for employees working 30 hours/week; 401(k) with company match; Holiday pay and Paid Time Off
• Pay on Demand - you can choose to get paid immediately at the end of your work day!
• Rewarding, high impact work supporting children and their families at home and in the community.
• With Autism Spectrum Disorders being increasingly recognized and diagnosed, these jobs offer career development and advancement opportunities within our nation-wide organization

Children with Autism have a variety of developmental, learning, physical and emotional needs. As a Behavior/Mental Health Technician, you will work closely with our clinical team to achieve the following:

• Responsible for implementing behavior-analytic services for assigned pediatric clients in our Hartford office.
• Provide outreach services to children and families
• Consult with team members to implement individualized services for assigned clients
• Conduct visits with clients and relevant collaterals in natural environments according to the needs of the child and family
• Maintain client records completely and accurately to include: Documentation of forms and regulations regarding intake and discharge of clients
• Complete billing documentation according to schedule established by the clinic
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines according to respective disciplines and relevant certification
• Maintain daily contact with program during normal business hours
• Keep supervisor informed of progress of all clients
• Meet performance expectations based on part time or full time status, as designated
• Adhere to provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 119, Section 51A (Mandated Reporter); report all occurrences immediately to the program director
• Adhere to clinical recommendations from clinical administration
• Maintain confidentiality in all clinical matters
• Participate in team meetings, supervision and in-service training as required
• Participate in program development and team goals
• Other duties as required

Qualifications of a Behavior/Mental Health Technician:

• Must meet qualifications as set forth in section 17a-262-1058(f) of the regulation; Education and Experience: Have either (A) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a behavioral health field, behavior analysis, or a related field, plus one year of full-time equivalent experience working with children with a diagnosis of ASD, or (B) An associate’s degree or an equivalent number of credit hours with a passing grade from an accredited college or university in a behavioral health field, behavior analysis, or a related field, plus two years of full-time equivalent experience working with children with ASD; and 2. 18 hours of continuing education in ASD services within the last three years.
• Preferred experience in related field.
• Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly.
• A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance.
• Ability to respect the confidentiality of and work within a home setting.

We have meaningful work for you as a Behavior/Mental Health Technician with Mentor South Bay – come join our team! Apply Today!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-home

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently enrolled in college or have you obtained a college degree? Please also include the focus of your degree in your answer.
• How many years of fulltime/paid experience (added together) do you have working with individuals with autism?
• Do you or have you worked for The MENTOR Network previously or currently, Sevita? If so, please indicate city/state and if currently employed.

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Hartford, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road