What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Respite Provider position at Red Mountain Behavioral Health Services?
Job Title: Respite Weekend Retreat
Level: Behavioral Health Technician, Behavioral Health Paraprofessional
Schedule: Condensed Weekend schedule running Friday mornings to Sunday late afternoon
Location: East Vally, Mesa Area
About the Role:
Join our Weekend Retreat team, a transformative three-day program that empowers children and youth through life skills and therapeutic activities. As a Respite Direct Care Staff, you'll help create a safe and supportive environment where participants can grow, learn, and build emotional resilience. Under the guidance of compassionate Life Skills Coaches, you'll assist in implementing goal-focused treatments to help kids thrive.
Position Status:
- Full-time
- Non-Exempt
- Hourly range: $19-$22
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (preferred).
- Behavioral health experience (preferred).
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Valid driver’s license, must pass a background check and drug test.
- Current fingerprint clearance card, CPR/First Aid certification, Clear TB test, and clear MVD Report.
- Must upkeep the following:
- Fraud & Abuse, Driver Refresher, Self-Administration of medication training, and Emergency safety response training.
- Maintain all required annual training.
- Maintain all credentials up to date.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate Group Counseling: Lead engaging group sessions to promote emotional expression and peer support.
- Support Individual Development: Assist children and youth in developing skills related to task completion, relationship management, and emotional regulation.
- Implement Treatment Plans: Follow clinician-informed treatment plans to ensure each child's unique needs are addressed.
- Foster Therapeutic Relationships: Build strong, trusting relationships with participants to create a safe and supportive atmosphere.
- Participate in Activities: Organize and participate in meals, recreational activities, and outings, enhancing the communal experience.
- Provide In Vivo Opportunities: Encourage real-time application of skills in everyday situations, helping participants practice and reinforce their learning.
- Travel with Participants: Ensure safe and supportive transportation to and from the retreat location, fostering a sense of camaraderie among staff and participants.
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with children and youth, dedicated to promoting emotional well-being, and eager to make a positive impact in their lives.
Work environment:
- Gilbert office and learning homes
- Client homes and community settings
- Vehicle
Physical requirements:
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, driving, bending, reaching, and grasping.
- Lift and carry up to approximately 50 pounds.
- Able to drive safely, including 12 or 15 passenger vans.
- Able to endure summer heat for outside outings.
- Able to implement non-violent physical emergency safety response tactics if a client presents a danger to self or others.
- Able to visually observe client behavior.
- Able to hear, understand, and interpret staff and client behavior.
- Able to read, understand, and interpret written instructions.
- Able to communicate verbally and document thoroughly.
Salary : $19 - $22