The Behavioral Technician helps clients identify and achieve their goals and meet their needs by being the staff/client liaison in addition to acting as a safety observer for both the clients and the community. This is a highly responsible position overseeing the maintenance of the facilities, providing transportation for clients and assisting clients in a supportive manner to follow program rules and seek assistance from the clinical or administrative staff to help the client achieve their goals. This position will run in 3 shifts so there is 27/7 coverage of the persons served. This position may require additional shift work in the event of an emergency or disaster.

A valid driver's license with at least 4 years of driving history is required, as well as the ability to be insured by the company vehicle insurance.

Open Part-Time Shift: Friday, Saturday, Monday 3p-11p

Supervisor: Outpatient Operations Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Knowledge of standards for security, ethics, confidentiality, rules of conduct and professionalism.
• All shifts personnel must write a Shift Report in the EMR system concerning persons served, facility conditions, Meeting Minutes and any significant issues that occurred during their shift.
• Ensure Facilities have cleaning supplies, proper bedding, linens, pots/pans to include all appliances are in working order and advise Facility Director prior to the facility running out of essential supplies.
• The position requires that the Behavioral Technician will check the facility for client safety, infection control issues and report any potential health or safety issues to the Medial staff and/or Maintenance staff immediately.
• The Behavioral technician may need to clean and disinfect the house such as cleaning door handles, countertops, floors and wash bedding as needs arise and to contain and prohibit infections.
• Must have keen awareness of Confidentiality healthcare; boundaries between support staff and sensitivity to clients’ needs.
• Ensure Facilities files and documentation (ie Log book) have proper documentation- all passes, rule compliance verification sheet are signed by persons served.
• Be first contact for crisis to assess scenario and contact executive management. This includes facility emergency, client emergency.
• Handle on site random urine screen protocols.
• Must be fully aware of the Disaster Plan and ready to implement the Disaster Plan whenever necessary.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Follow the agencies vision, mission and values.
• Ensure integrity of the program to include ‘contract’ and phase compliance. Being aware of the treatment status of ALL clients in their charge.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Crystal Lake, IL 60012 (Required)

Work Location: In person