What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Technician position at 4KIDS?
Behavior Technician - Neighborhood Foster Home
Do you want a meaningful career providing Hope, Homes & Healing for children in foster care? 4KIDS is looking for a staff person to work in our enhanced neighborhood foster home located in Ft. Lauderdale caring for children ages 12-17. The position will help support our house parents by helping meet physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of the children being served.
The position hours are 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with occasional weekend coverage.
Duties:
- Progressively interact with children in our home by engaging in verbal conversations, playing games, drawing, assisting with homework, assisting/holding accountable for chores, etc.
- Provide one-to-one supervision and intervention during therapeutic activities
- Provide skills training in accordance with the treatment plan for restoration of basic living and social skills
- Provide assistance to the family, caregivers, and others involved in implementing the treatment plan
- Provide support in implementing TBRI principles
- Provide therapeutic behavioral support services on-site in primarily one-to-one interactions
- Assist parents with implementing schedules for school, school assignments, after school activities, medical, or other appointments
- Care and maintenance of the physical premises – cleaning, laundry, cooking, and other duties as assigned by house parent
- Complete training on various topics such as abuse reporting, direct child care, child care activities, policy & procedure, trauma, and all other mandatory staff meetings and/or trainings
- Professionally respond to emergencies and notify appropriate personnel immediately
- Document children behaviors and progress notes in database
- Advocate for the best interests of the child within the context and boundaries of 4KIDS policy and procedures
- Communicate effectively with other members of the staff and house parents
- Collaborate with staff to create a safe, structured, and Christ-centered environment
- Provide a listening ear while maintaining professional and ethical boundaries
- Administer medications as needed
Qualifications:
- Committed Christian with alignment with 4KIDS statement of faith
- Must be 23 years of age or older with valid drivers license in order to drive children in company provided vans
- Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) preferred
- Associates Degree preferred in related field
- Minimum two years experience working with children ages 12-17
- Knowledge of trauma informed care
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Expert in children supervision
- Must have reliable transportation that can be used for work purposes
- Must successfully complete initial drug screening and initial and annual background screenings
Why work at 4KIDS?
- Certified Best Christian Workplace for 8 years in a row
- Excellent benefit and time off package (medical/dental/life/disability insurance provided, 403b retirement plan with match)
- Great staff culture
- Amazing workplace environment
- Excellent vacation and holiday benefits
- Fulfilling career providing Hope, Homes & Healing for children in crisis