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$$ SIGN ON BONUS UP TO$1,500 
We offer 2 different sign-on bonuses for the Residential Behavioral Health Specialist. 1 for full-time employees and 1for part-time employees. Information on how these bonuses are paid is below.

Can you see yourself becoming part of a trauma informed team? If you can, read on.

Your mission as a Residential Behavioral Health Specialist with AK Child & Family will be bringing hope to troubled young lives through a broad range of mental health services. Offering structure, care and your expertise to help young people with trauma build strong, positive, healthy lives.

• Healthy coping mechanisms
• Behavior patterns
• Emotion regulation
• Develop healthy relationships and boundaries.

As a positive role model, we allow youth to develop trusting relationships and heal from trauma.  Understanding each youth’s individual treatment plan and guiding them towards a successful discharge is so rewarding.  The work can be challenging, however in that challenge, you will come to know each student and that you were part of their growth and healing by:

• Interacting with/supervision of children and/or adolescents who are placed in residential treatment units and have severe emotional and behavioral challenges
• Being part of therapeutic interactions on an individual and group basis Implementing appropriate treatment strategies with the students
• Completing timely documentation
• Doing household chores like cleaning and cooking duties
• Participating in psycho-educational groups
• Leading physical activities
• Additional duties as assigned
• All positions at AK Child & Family may have responsibilities altered during the course of employment due to agency imperatives.

As the only Sanctuary Certified agency in Alaska we champion the Sanctuary Model, fostering safety and resilience during recovery from adversity.  The Sanctuary model is a blueprint for change, which at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community.  A recognition that trauma is pervasive in the experience of human beings forms the basis for the Sanctuary Model’s focus not only on the people who seek services, but equally on the people and systems who provide those services. 

It is made up of a shared language, tools and 7 Commitments:

• Growth and Change:  Embracing continuous learning, resilience, and innovation to build a supportive community that helps students, and their families overcome trauma and create a brighter future
• Emotional Intelligence– Awareness of our own and other's feelings to foster healthy interactions
• Social Learning –Sharing and valuing ideas while learning from one another
• Social Responsibility– Committing to care for each other, ourselves, and community
• Open Communication –Clear, respectful and honest communication
• Democracy – Aligning with shared goals and values, respecting and valuing diverse opinions, and encouraging constructive discussion to reach positive solutions
• Nonviolence – Physical, emotional, moral, cultural and social safety for others and ourselves

A $600 Sign-On Bonus is available for hire as a relief employee committing to work at least 2 shifts per week. A $600 bonus is paid at the successful conclusion of your six-month introductory period.

The $1,500 dollar bonus for full-time hires is paid out after successful completion of your six-month introductory period.

Benefits are available to both Part-Time and Full-Time employees!

Health Benefits:

• Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, & Vision
• Health Savings Account or 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
• Longevity & Referral Bonuses

Pay:

• $20.00/hour+ DOE
• A variance may be available based on approval

3% pay increase after successful completion of 6-month Intro Period

• The Residential Behavioral Health Specialist (RBHS) reports to the Treatment Program Supervisor.
• The RBHS adheres to standards and regulations as set forth by the Agency, OCS Licensing, The Joint Commission, and Medicaid.
• Duties are carried out in accordance with AK Child & Family policies, Mission, Core Values, and Philosophy of Care.

Education and Experience:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must meet 1 of the 4 criteria listed below:

1. A bachelor's level degree program from an accredited college or university in a human services related field; or
2. At least six months of full-time work experience in residential treatment for children, inpatient long-term treatment for children, or other treatment of severely emotionally disturbed children and the education outlined in A or B below. You only need A or B, not both.
             (A) An associate level degree from an accredited college or university in a human services related field; or
             (B) At least two years of college credit toward a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a human services or related field; or
3. At least one year of full-time caregiver experience in residential treatment for children, inpatient long-term treatment of children, or treatment of severely emotionally disturbed children and a high school diploma or GED; or
4. Documentation of successful completion on no less than 100 hours of competency-based training provided by your current employer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A valid Alaska Driver’s license is required (or must be obtained within 60 days of hire).
• Work effectively with emotionally and behaviorally challenged children/youth and their families.
• Engage in vigorous physical and recreational activities.
• Possess a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Have the understanding and sensitivity to serve a culturally diverse and/or special needs population.

• Drive and transport students in AK Child & Family vehicles. 
• Efficiently access AK Child & Family and community buildings for meetings and agency activities in order to perform all job responsibilities.
• Physically manage students, aged twelve to eighteen years, according to AK Child & Family physical management policy.
• Move quickly throughout living unit and outdoor area in order to monitor/supervise student activities, alarm systems, emergency procedures, lighting, etc.
• Legibly produce reports regarding students and cottage events.
• Transport self within the Anchorage Borough to meet with schools, families, and other involved parties.
• Supervise and assist students with chores; use unit washer and dryer, sort, fold and store laundry.
• Participate in the maintenance of a clean-living unit and grounds (shoveling/sweeping snow, raking, picking up trash, etc.).
• Pick-up, carry and store groceries, household and program items.
• Supervise and participate in recreational and leisure time activities.