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Job Details:
Company details : AK Child & Family
Position Name :
Location: Anchorage, AK 99507
Job Category : Healthcare
Description : Summary of Responsibilities:
The Community Programs (CP) Behavioral Health Specialist is responsible for the provision of individual and group skill development services to the students.
In addition to skill development and instruction, duties include: crisis intervention, advocacy, assessment, interdisciplinary teamwork, and community liaison.
Under the supervision of the Community Programs Coordinator, activity therapists are responsible for implementing appropriate treatment strategies and for timely and satisfactory documentation.
Adheres to standards and regulations as set forth by the agency, The Joint Commission, OCS licensing, DMHDD, and Medicaid.
Expected to abide by all safety rules and regulations of the agency.?
The responsibilities of the CP Behavioral Health Specialist are carried out according to AK Child & Family policies, the AK Child & Family mission, and the AK Child & Family philosophy of care.
Assumes additional duties as assigned.*All positions at AK Child & Family may have responsibilities altered during the course of employment due to agency imperatives.
“AK Child & Family practices the Sanctuary Model which is a non-hierarchical, highly participatory, trauma-informed and evidence-supported whole culture approach, which helps the organization function in a safe, democratic and socially responsible manner and thereby provide effective treatment for clients and the community.”
All employees with AK Child & Family are required to be in compliance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid COVID vaccine mandate. The mandate requires that by 12/6/21, staff at all health care facilities must have received their first dose of a 2-shot series (Moderna or Pfizer, currently) or a single dose of a 1-shot vaccine (Johnson and Johnson, currently) with the exception of those that have sought and been granted an exemption to the COVID mandate. Staff must complete this step before they can provide any care, treatment or other services for the facility and/or its patients. By 1/4/22, all staff with the exception of those that have sought and been granted an exemption to the COVID mandate, must complete the primary vaccination series.
BENEFITS
Benefits are available to both Part-Time and Full-Time employees!
Health Benefits:
Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, & Vision – with HRA!
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Account
Group Life and AD&D
Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Other Benefits:
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) – 13 hours/month in 1st year and then increases
2 Floating Holidays/year
6 Observed Holidays: double-time pay for working on the Holiday
Bonuses: Longevity & Referral
Educational Support Program
PAY
$15.00/hour+ DOE & Education
3% pay increase after successful completion of 6-month Intro Period.
Annual raises are based on the annual budget and not guaranteed each year.
Supervision and Coordination of Services:
The CP Behavioral Health Specialists are directly supervised by the Community Programs Coordinator (CPC).
Scheduling of individual/group skill development sessions, job performance evaluations, student consultations, and all other aspects of the job are coordinated and supervised by the CPC.
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The CP Behavioral Health Specialist must have demonstrated the ability to: relate positively to children with severe emotional problems, engage in physical activity, communicate effectively in English (oral and written), and the ability work independently.
Ability to work a flexible schedule; function on an interdisciplinary treatment team and independently handle crisis situations in the community using sound judgment, intervention skills, and appropriate use of supervisory guidance.
A valid Alaska driver’s license and use of an adequately insured vehicle is required.
The CP Behavioral Health Specialist must also be able to demonstrate an understanding and sensitivity to serving a culturally diverse and/or special needs population.
Education and Experience:
21 years of age.
High School Diploma / GED.
Meet State of Alaska background check requirements.
Two years of college education in a related field or two years direct care human services job experience working with emotionally disturbed children/adolescents preferred, but not required.
Life experiences outside of the stated qualifications will be considered on an individualized basis.
Physical Demands:
The CP Behavioral Health specialist must be able to drive and transport self and student(s) int heir own vehicle or in an agency van within the Anchorage Municipality.
The ability to physically manage students ages three to eighteen years, according to AK Child& Family and CP Behavior Management policies and procedures.
Move quickly throughout home and community recreation settings in order to monitor/supervise student activities is required.
Legibly produce reports regarding students.
Supervise and assist students in home and community settings.
Actively participate in the cleaning and general upkeep of agency property.
Teach, supervise, and participate in recreational and leisure time activities.
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