What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Tech - Youth Home position at Easterseals PORT?
Looking for a new opportunity in the New Year where you will make a huge difference in the lives of youth? Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), a non-profit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia, seeks compassionate, caring, and dedicated individuals to become full-time Behavior Techs to our clients living with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges residing in our Youth Crisis Therapeutic Home located in Culpeper, VA. *This position comes with a sign-on and retention bonus of $2000*
We are currently hiring for the following schedules:
Wednesday - Saturday, 1pm-11pm
Sunday - Wednesday, 1pm - 11pm
Sunday, Monday 7a-7p and Tuesday, Thursday 3p-11p
What You’ll Do
The Behavior Technician (BT) provides support to individuals at the YCTH with co-occurring disabilities and/or behavioral health needs. The Behavior Tech II participates in facilitating daily program and rehabilitative activities, therapeutic interventions, assist with personal care. As part of the REACH team you will collaborate with PCP’s, community crisis services and the families of the participants referred to the home.
How You’ll Benefit
Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. You’ll earn a competitive hourly rate ($18-$22 based on your BT level) and we offer set shift schedules, and paid training for completing the required courses below to provide you with key skills to help serve our clients:
- CPR / First Aid
- Crisis Intervention - MindSet Training
- Medication Administration
- OSHA/Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP)
- Seizure Management
- Other training courses relevant to this position and your career growth
We also offer competitive benefits to benefits-eligible positions. Our benefits include:
- Work-Life Balance: A consistent schedule to support your lifestyle.
- Time Off: PTO to relax and recharge.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus an optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Financial Security: Life and disability insurance, along with a 403(b) retirement plan to plan your future.
- Professional Growth: Paid training and courses
- Exclusive Perks: Merchant discounts to maximize your purchasing power.
- Sign-On Bonus: Receive a retention bonus paid at 3, 6, and 12 months (full-time only).
- Support Services: Access to our Employee Assistance Program and legal support when you need it.
What We’re Looking For
To join our team as a Behavior Technician (BT) you must have experience working with IDD/Behavioral Health (BH) disorders. We also require the following:
- Minimum education levels with BH experience:
- BT I: High School diploma and behavior health experience
- BT II: Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field, or QMHP (trainee), or qualify for QMHP
- Maintain valid state appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work
If you’re a kind, behavior technician, entry-level or experienced, seeking a rewarding opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you will help, please apply at our website: https://eastersealsport.com
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse 2,600 team members provide meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Our working environment supports employee & client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.
We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Authentic & Learning (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Salary : $18 - $22
