Summary of Responsibilities:**SIGN-ON BONUS**

$500 Sign-On Bonus upon hire as a full-time employee. Another two $500 bonuses over the following year for full-time employees.
$200 Sign-On Bonus upon hire as a relief employee committed to working at least 2 shifts per week.  A second $400 bonus after 90 days working at least 2 shifts per week.

AK Child & Family’s mission is to bring hope to troubled young lives through a broad range of mental health services. The qualified candidate will provide residential psychiatric treatment and offer the structure, care and expertise to help young people with trauma build strong, positive, healthy lives.

We are looking for dedicated and responsible adults who are 21+ years of age, who are willing to help foster growth and change for youth between the ages of 12-18 who have experienced trauma. Duties include helping students learn skills to cope with their mental health needs. This may include helping youth de-escalate when they are physically, verbally, and/or emotionally dysregulated or managing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Our job is to help students learn healthy coping mechanisms, behavior patterns, emotion regulation, and develop healthy relationships and boundaries. Our staff are key for youth to develop trusting relationships and heal from trauma.  Staff serve as a positive role model for youth, with the responsibility to understand each individual’s treatment plan, and guide them towards a successful discharge. The work can be challenging, however in that challenge, you will come to know each student you treat and know that you were part of their growth and healing. Helping a youth successful discharge is a rewarding experience!

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. We expect all of our employees, families and students to learn, understand and implement this model as part of their daily responsibilities and commitment to the culture of this agency.

• Interaction with/supervision of children and/or adolescents who are placed in residential treatment units and have severe emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Therapeutic interactions on an individual and group basis.
• Implement appropriate treatment strategies with the students.
  • Timely documentation.
  • Cleaning duties.
  • Cooking duties.
  • Psycho-educational groups.
  • 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.


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 2/14/22, 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 3/15/22, 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

• $17.00 - $17.85 per hour depending on education and experience
• Variances are available based on approval.
• 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 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.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A bachelor's degree in a human services or closely related field (psychology, social work, etc. for example) or;
• At least six (6) months of full-time experience in a residential treatment for children and an associate's degree in a human services related field or two years of college credit towards a bachelor's degree in a human services field or;
• At least one year of full-time caregiver experience in residential treatment for children and a high school diploma or GED 
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

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.
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Have the understanding and sensitivity to serve a culturally diverse and/or special needs population.

Physical Demands:

• 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.