Support Specialist (Behavioral Health Technician)

Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders.  PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.

BENEFITS:

• 9 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays).  PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401k matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.

SCHEDULE:

Full time, part time available

$16.48 Shift Diff (evenings & weekends)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Entry level client serving position for individuals with limited counseling skills and/or experience. Support Specialists provide direct supervision of clients and responsibility for the health, safety and security of clients assigned; transport clients in approved agency vehicles.  Under appropriate supervision, may provide information and education to clients in a group setting.  Techs work assigned shifts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Commitment to workplace of dignity and respect
• Compliance with all Equal Employment Opportunity rules and guidelines
• Ability to work with others cooperatively and cordially in a spirit of teamwork
• Ability to appear at work as scheduled, mindful of the company’s attendance policies
• Ability to accept direction from managers and supervisors in a respectful and collaborative manner

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma / GED required
• One year of experience working in the field of behavioral health preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver's license
• Must be cleared by PAR auto insurance carrier to operate PAR vehicles
• Must pass level II background (https://info.flclearinghouse.com) and drug screen.
• Must maintain current training as required by Operation PAR, Inc. policies

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to write accurately and legibly
• Moderate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based computers
• Ability to accurately type at least 40 words per minute.
• Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time

•    Ability to bend, stoop and reach

•    Ability to sit in meetings for extended periods of time

• Ability to move throughout program facilities both indoors and outdoors

•    Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds

•    Good hearing and vision

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Treatment program / hospital environment
• Exposure to individuals who may be experiencing emotional distress or agitation
• Possible exposure to clients with communicable diseases

Veterans encouraged to apply. Operation PAR Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP