2nd Shift Technician - Youth Crisis

## Description **Position Summary** Technician - YCRC provides one-to-one direct care to children/adolescents that are experiencing severe emotional disturbance (SED) or are at risk of becoming SED. Services are provided using the treatment plan, developed by the treatment team including the family. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** - Provide services based on the decisions of the treatment team who is responsible for the treatment of the client. - Work with the assigned client during crisis situations, during and after crisis situations. - Transport children in personal vehicles, when necessary and appropriate. - Work collaboratively with the client, family and treatment team to identify treatment goals, objectives and discharge criteria. - Participate in quarterly program meetings provided by the YCRC Supervisors for case review, case assignment, program maintenance and operations, as well as training. - Technician - YCRC is responsible for reporting significant events to the YCRC Supervisor, Crisis Clinician, and/or the YCRC Director. - Attend monthly individual supervision with a YCRC Supervisor for supervision and case discussion is expected. - Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and responsibility by assisting all staff and others during assigned shifts is expected. Inform the YCRC Supervisor of any issue interfering with the operation of the overnight programs, including personnel issues, when appropriate. - Complete clinical documentation in a timely fashion as established by the agency. - Teach basic life skills. - Prepare meals for kids. - Wash and dry towels, linens, bedding of the rooms. - Wash, rinse, and sanitize kitchen dishes and utensils. - Role model positive behaviors and interactions with other staff and clients during activities, mealtimes, and when assisting with chores. - Adhere to dress code for the safety of staff and to model appropriate attire for clients. - Stay informed of changes in agency policy by reading emails and attending required meetings and supervision. - Be aware of ethical behavior expectations and act accordingly. - Respect and demonstrate the ability to maintain client confidentiality. - Act as an ambassador of Astra Mental Health & Recovery in community settings. - Support and actively promote the vision and mission of Astra Mental Health & Recovery - Complete required training - Work as part of an integrated treatment team collaborating with the individual served, family members or others they want involved in their treatment and other treatment team members (internal and external) to help support the individual in their treatment and recovery. - Demonstrate cultural and linguistic competence. - Approach interactions with individuals served and colleagues with trauma sensitive lens. - Provide services that are recovery oriented and person and family centered, utilizing a strengths-based approach. - Provide services to meet the whole health needs of individuals served. - Utilize appropriate assessment instruments to help monitor the progress of individuals served and ensure necessary services are received in the appropriate intensity and duration. - Utilize Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) as appropriate. - Other duties as assigned, as qualified and trained for. **POSITION QUALIFICATIONS** ## Education/Licensure: - Technician – YCRC must be at least 21 years old, and at least three years older than the consumer; the Technician - YCRC cannot live in the same household as the consumer. - High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. - Must successfully pass the KBI and DCF Central Registry background investigations. - Must possess a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, current auto insurance and reliable transportation are essential to complete job duties. - Successful completion of a TB test is required to be on file before assigning crisis shifts; completion of a health assessment is also required. - Must successfully complete Managing Aggressive Behavior, CPR and First Aid, withi…