Job Description
Bismarck Transition Center is currently hiring for Behavioral Technician's. Behavioral Technicians at the BTC provide security, transportation and recreation as required by their position and program needs. Additionally, they provide overall supervision and direction to residents residing at the facility.
*Essential Functions:*
1. Reviews and implements security and control policies and procedures including but not limited to the following: intake processing; out processing; resident control and supervision; use of force; contraband control; inventory control; personal and physical plant searches; key, tool, and equipment control; and facility and vehicle inspections.
2. Reviews and implements BTC Breathalyzer and urinalysis polices and procedures including administration and collection.
3. Provides resident transportation.
4. Supervises resident recreation and community service activities.
5. Reviews and implements safety and emergency policies and procedures including, but not limited to the following: fire safety, flammable, toxic, and caustic materials, emergency plans, evacuation drills, and threats to security.
6. Reviews and implements health care policies and procedures including, but not limited to the management, distribution, and record audits of resident pharmaceuticals.
7. Assists residents’ program orientation and special needs.
8. Assists residents as necessary with paperwork and forms.
9. Assists residents as necessary activities, etc. relating to correctional programming.
10. Maintains resident casebooks including filing, auditing, and reviewing as directed by administrative and supervisory staff.
11. Assists caseworker, administrative, and supervisory staff as directed.
12. Performs regular maintenance inspections and reporting the results to the Behavioral Technician Supervisor.
13. Attends staff and program meetings as required by the Behavioral Technician Coordinator of BTC.
*Other Job Functions:*
Performs all other duties as assigned.
*Required Annual Training:*
Employees new to CCCS, Inc. are required to complete at least forty (40) hours of training relevant to their position during the first year of employment.
The Behavioral Technician is required to complete at least forty (40) hours of training during each year of employment. A minimum of thirty (30) hours must include training specific to the employment assignment.
Additional training may be required for disciplinary, emergency, or program-need reasons as determined by the Behavioral Technician Supervisor.
*Working Conditions:*
Approximately 50% of work is spent inside in a climate-controlled environment with background noise. Approximately 50% of work is spent outside, in vehicles, or in other buildings, etc. Local and statewide travel is required.
The Behavioral Technician works five (5), eight (8) hour shifts per week. Shifts include mornings, afternoons and overnights. Weekend work is required.
*Material and Equipment Used:*
Computers, telephone; fax machine; general office supplies; motorized vehicles; breathalyzer, and tools.
*Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:*
Sitting/Standing/Walking: Approximately 80% of time is spent standing or moving around working areas and outside locations. Balance of time (approx. 20%) is spent seated.
Speaking/Hearing: Clear diction and acute hearing are necessary with the public, contacts, and co-workers.
Vision: Corrected vision close to 20/20 is necessary for driving purposes.
Reaching/Handling: Good manual dexterity for possible detention of individuals, computer keyboard use and the ability to retrieve and work with appropriate paperwork, equipment, and supplies.
*Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:*
1. Good written and oral communication skills.
2. Strong organizational skills.
3. Ability to work with contacts, the public, co-workers professionally and tactfully.
4. Professional and businesslike in appearance and demeanor.
*Minimum Qualifications:*
1. Associate’s degree in an appropriate or related field.
*OR*
High school graduate with a minimum of two- (2) year’s experience in the
corrections field.
2. Certified in Basic First Aid and CPR *or *certifiable within one (1) year.
3. Valid Drivers’ license.
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Overnight shift
* Rotating weekends
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
* Corrections: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
* English (Required)
License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Required)
Security clearance:
* Confidential (Preferred)
Shift availability:
* Day Shift (Preferred)
* Overnight Shift (Preferred)
* Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Currently hiring, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,