We are committed to providing a meaningful life in the community for participants that are intellectual and developmentally disabled (ID/DD) that live semi-independent, and for participants that require 24/7 supported living services that need continuous caregiving and oversight. We accomplish this goal by addressing the needs of those served with the hope we are enriching their lives. Our company partners with participants, families and legal guardians to provide personal care and support services.
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Youth Mental Health Technician
Previous experience working with children or people with special needs and an interest in behavioral health
Must have own reliable transportation, and valid driver’s license,
Proof of TB & CPR certification (can obtain upon hire)
Ability to pass a background check
Turning Point Home Health provides secure residential home settings that provide education and treatment services to prepare committed youth in DCS custody to successfully transition to a community setting.
Daily responsibilities to include but not limited to duties such as: housekeeping, physical restraint of youth, medication administration and recreational activities.
This position provides supervision, care, counseling, safety and support to youth who are in the physical custody of DCS. Implements individual and group treatment plans to effect behavioral changes providing security, controlling and maintaining custody and safeguarding youth from each other. Documents all events that occur on the shift. Documentation includes, but is not limited to, shift logs, reports, incident reports, inspections and progress notes. Documentation must be completed prior to the end of shift.
Work is subject to close personal and physical contact with multiple youth and decisions made impact the protection of state property, the physical safety of the youth, staff and the employee.
Direct experience working with children/youth is required.
Experience working with children with emotional challenges, intellectual disabilities and medical complexities is preferred.
Assist in the care of patients who are struggling with behavioral health problems
Monitor the patients’ conditions and report any noteworthy variations to supervisors
Assist in the creation of a safe and supportive care environment
Offer emotional support to patients
Carry out a variety of administrative tasks and assessments
Follow all legal and professional guidelines for patient confidentiality
If you have experience in any of the following fields, we encourage you to apply: Behavior Analyst, Autism, Social Learning, Social Skills, Developmental Condition, Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Children, ABA, Behavior Therapist, Behavioral Health, Behavior Specialist, ABA Therapist, Childcare, Teacher Assistant, Teacher's aide, Preschool Teacher, Paraprofessional, Youth Program Coordinator, Direct Support Professionals, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Behavioral Health Technician, Babysitting, Mental Health Specialist, Camp Counselor, Coach, Working with Children, Caregiver, Hospice care, Respite Care.
Compensation: $17.00 per hour
Turning Point Home Health, Inc. is a Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) that provides short and long term care for people that want to remain at home and in their community.
We provide services for Seniors and Adults with Physical, Mental, and Intellectual disabilities. We offer Personal Care Services and In-Home Respite. We have programs through TennCare, Medicaid, United Healthcare, BCBS, Wellpoint, and other state funded programs. If your family and friends have to work or go to school, then we have qualified staff to assist with your in-home everyday needs.
Our qualified staff is fully screened before employment including the following screenings:
TBI Background Check
MBI Background Check
Sexual Offenders Registry
TN Elderly Abuse Registry
MS Elderly Abuse Registry
Vulnerable Abuse Registry
Our staff also must maintain a Valid Driver's License and have Reliable Transportation.
