| Position: | Behavior Health Technician - 10 month position, Project SOAR/ROAR |
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| Reports To: | Clinical Manager, Project SOAR/ROAR |
| Pay Rate: | $15.50 per hour |
| Job Type: | Full time |
| Location: | Crawford County |
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Behavior Health Technician (BHT) for Project SOAR/ROAR works with students in Maplewood Elementary School and Cambridge Springs Elementary School. Worker provides direct services to assigned caseload and must be able to follow a prescribed treatment plan. This is an 10 month position, working during the school year.
JOB DUTIES:
- Implements behavioral health treatment plans to students in the school setting.
- Tracks measurable objectives, documents treatment activities and responses, and communicates overall progress through written and oral reports.
- Attends clinical team meetings, Family Nights, and annual SBBH trainings.
- Maintains case records and reports in a timely manner as required in agency policy.
- Participates in staff development activities, including individual and peer supervision.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma, GED, associate's degree or bachelor's degree in an unrelated field. Experience working in a child serving system and mental health services agency preferred. Knowledge of child development and the application of Behavioral Modification that follows a plan developed from a Functional Behavioral Assessment and used by a Positive Education Program.
- Knowledge of child development encouraged.
ABOUT FAMILY SERVICES OF NW PA:
Family Services of NW PA (FSNWPA) is a non-profit social service agency with a mission to Strengthen Families and Transform Lives. We provide a comprehensive continuum of care and high quality, innovative programs and services to children and families across Northwest Pennsylvania. Services are available in Erie, Crawford, Mercer, and Venango Counties in Pennsylvania. Learn more at www.FSNWPA.org.
Project SOAR/ROAR helps children in the Penncrest School District who are experiencing emotional and/ or behavioral difficulties in the school setting. The Project ROAR/SOAR team works closely with school personnel and includes master-level mental health professionals, bachelor-level mental health workers, family school coordinators, and parent liaisons.
