This position is located at Recovery Ridge in Summersville, WV

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED required. Must be 18 years of age or older. 

Must obtain and maintain AMAP certification.

Two-years’ experience working with individuals diagnosed with behavioral health and/or substance abuse/dependency disorder preferred. 

Valid driver’s license and vehicle required. 

Must pass a Criminal Background Check and Employment Fitness Determination through WVCARES and a drug screen. 

Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer skills required.  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

Behavioral Health Technician is expected to function as a team member and assist in other areas including shift coverage, if necessary, to meet the individual needs of the residents and insure the smooth running of the home. Employee is required to work shift work and may require the employee to work at any given time. 

PURPOSE: 

Responsible for the general well-being of the residents, including, but not limited to, providing supportive services, assisting with day-to-day living activities, transportation, providing protective oversight, ensuring the resident’s program plans are implemented and the resident attends scheduled activities. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Interacts positively with residents and models appropriate socialization and communication skills. 
2. Performs activities that assist residents in the day-to-day living, such as meal preparation, cleaning, etc. 
3. Ensures the facility is kept within acceptable standards by managing completion of cleaning tasks.
4. Provides protective oversight of residents.
5. Provides transportation and accompanies residents to local appointments when appropriate and/or necessary. 
6. Assists in the admission process 
7. Requests all needed supplies, monitors inventory, and completes grocery shopping, as needed. 
8. Provides medical administration as certified AMAP. 
9. Attends all staff meetings, Seneca required training, workshops or seminars. Maintains current certifications, including but not limited to CPR, First Aid, Crisis De-Escalation and Infection Control. 
10. Reports and documents any unusual events or violations of policy to the appropriate person. 
11. Represent Seneca in a positive manner including maintaining a positive attitude, performing duties in a manner in accordance with Seneca’s Mission Statement and Code of Conduct and treats residents with dignity and respect. 
12. Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment and follows guidelines outlined in Seneca’s Exposure Control Plan. 
13. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

Minimum Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use of arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; push or pull; bend or crouch; and drive a motor vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.