Behavioral Health Technician
Volunteers of America Mid-States
About the Role
Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit group that works in four states, providing essential services to people and communities. VOA offers housing, support for individuals with developmental disabilities, restorative justice programs, and free HIV testing and education.
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Technician (Children & Adolescents) provides direct care, supervision, and therapeutic support to infants, children, and adolescents residing at Freedom House with their parent or caregiver. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the technician promotes a safe, structured, trauma-informed, person-centered, and family-centered environment that supports healing, recovery, healthy development, and positive family relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision and ensure the safety of children and adolescents.
- Implement trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate interventions.
- Facilitate therapeutic, recreational, educational, and life-skills activities.
- Support healthy parent-child interactions through coaching and modeling.
- Assist clinicians with treatment plans and behavioral support plans.
- Observe, document, and communicate behavioral, emotional, and safety concerns.
- Maintain accurate documentation and incident reports.
- Provide transportation as assigned.
- Maintain a clean, safe, nurturing environment.
- Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and required trainings.
- Collaborate with therapists, nurses, case managers, peer support staff, and community partners.
- Support Performance Quality Improvement activities.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days.
- Satisfactory criminal background check.
- Child abuse registry check as required.
- Sex offender registry check.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, Education, or related field preferred.
- Experience working with children, adolescents, or families preferred.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, child development, behavioral management, and crisis intervention preferred.