DDS | Behavioral Technician

4 days ago

Chicopee, United States Gandara Full time
Why Work for Gandara:

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today

Benefits:

  • Retirement Plan 403(b)
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
  • Paid vacations
  • Paid holidays
  • 8 discretionary days
  • Mileage Reimbursement

Additional Benefits:

  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Culturally Diverse population
  • Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
  • Clinical Licensing Support

Job Title: Behavioral Technician

Work Location: Springfield, MA

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

We're looking for Full-Time Behavioral Technicians to work with our DDS Program [Developmental Disability Services] team model, establishing open communication, support, and accountability among workers and consumers. They are accountable to the DDS Program Manager, who is responsible for providing supervision and training. The Behavioral Technician is one who actively promotes the philosophy of the DDS Program, and maintains a high level of commitment to the program. This individual will respect the dignity of each individual through vigorous promotion of the human and civil rights which, in part, strives to keep people free from abuse or neglect and recognize that ethnic and cultural diversity of each individual must be valued and respected.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • To assist clients daily in the enhancement of their ADL (activities of daily living) skills through practical experience and training both individually and in groups.
  • To promote the right of people with an intellectual disability to exercise choice and to make meaningful decisions in their lives.
  • To ensure that adequate services and flexible resources are non-intrusive, cost effective and provided by qualified, trained personnel to meet individual needs and preferences.
  • To provide for client care and safety, and observe all safety measures; provide safety responses to emergencies when necessary.
  • To interact with clients in order to assess needs, provide information, discuss problems, set limits and encourage growth and development.
  • To empower individuals and their families to speak out for themselves and others, initiate ideas, have choices and make decisions about needed supports.
  • To enhance public awareness of the valuable roles persons with Developmental Disabilities assume in society through promotion of physical and social integration.
  • To provide entry to services through a single, local and familiar setting and recognizing the dignity of achievement understanding these services lead to meaningful benefits.
  • To provide crisis intervention, monitor clients'' progress and act as a client advocate.
  • To assist clients in planning, implementing and leading scheduled activities, to assess members'' participation, motivation and interest in these activities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in human service field preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 year of experience working with psychiatric clients preferred.
  • Must have valid driver's license and safe driving history.
  • Must have availability of an automobile to transport clients or perform other supportive services as necessary.

The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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