Qualified Behavioral Health Paraprofessional-Climb

Full Time Qualified Behavioral Health Professional position is open for our children's CLIMB program. Candidate should have experience working with children and adolescents that may have emotional and/or behavioral problems. Up to $20.00 per hour. Excellent benefits and PTO plan. Preferred Bachelor's Degree. This is an excellent way to get experience if you are interested in working in the field of mental health.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Training and/or Experience):

• Should be able to type 45 words per minute.
• Understand the role of cultural competence in working with the target population, their families and providers
• Regular attendance at work is a requirement of this position.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have excellent organization, telephone and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use personal computer for e-mail and electronic medical record
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with children and adults who may be in crisis
• Candidate must have a passion for working with people in need.
• Must pass a background check.

ONGOING REQUIREMENTS:

• Obtain and maintain certification as Qualified Behavioral Health Paraprofessional
• Clean Driving Record and Background Check
• Certification in CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
• Capacity to function effectively within the context of the cultural beliefs, behaviors, and needs of clients and the community.

POSITION GOAL:

The QBHP is responsible for providing intervention services according to current performance indicators. Services include but are not limited to:

• Advocate for the client well-being as a member of the treatment team
• Providing support to clients to maintain/improve level of functioning to include home visits
• Providing treatment activities consisting of specific therapeutic interventions as prescribed on the treatment plans
• Maintaining liaison with other service providers/involved community parties
• Linking client and/or family to community resources
• Provide transportation to clients by driving agency vehicle
• Monitoring of client's behavioral/mental/emotional state
• Develop and implement life skills training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must have the ability to use a computer as required. Must be able to communicate with others in an understandable manner. Must be able to operate standard office equipment. Work is primarily sedentary but must be able to move through the building to access office equipment. May need to occasionally move light equipment. Regular attendance at work is a requirement of this position.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

SALARY: up to $20.00 an hour

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