Behavior Health Technician (BHT) - Part Time at Zarephath Community Services – Yuma, Arizona

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Life Success Specialist
Part-Time (with Full-Time potential)

About Zarephath
Zarephath is a dedicated behavioral health agency focused on empowering children and families. We believe in building strong relationships and comprehensive support systems to help families thrive in safe, engaging environments.

Position Overview
As a Life Success Specialist (BHT), you will work directly with youth (ages 5–17) and their caregivers to build essential life skills, promote independence, and support social and economic self-sufficiency. This role is community-based and involves close collaboration with the Department of Child Safety (DCS) to support reunification efforts.

Status: Part-Time (Potential to transition to Full-Time in the future).

Compensation

• Pay Rate: $7.50 per unit completed.
• What is a unit? 1 unit = 15 minutes of service.
• Mileage: Reimbursement provided for client-related travel.

Primary Responsibilities

• 1:1 Mentorship: Deliver life skills training to youth and caregivers in their homes and communities.
• Assessment: Utilize the Ansell Casey Life Skills Assessment to evaluate developmental needs.
• Planning: Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans.
• Engagement: Facilitate therapeutic activities, social skills programs, and recreational outings (sports, arts, hobbies).
• Documentation: Maintain accurate weekly progress notes and encounter tracking.
• Collaboration: Participate in team meetings and clinical supervision.

Schedule & Physical Requirements

• Flexibility: Hours vary based on client needs; Monday–Saturday availability preferred.
• Availability: Must be able to work during summer and school breaks.
• Physical: Ability to climb stairs, move frequently, and lift/carry up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Age: Minimum 21 years old.
• Education: High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s in a related field preferred.
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience working with youth and families in a behavioral health setting.
• Requirements: Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, CPR/First Aid Certification, and a negative TB test.
• Transport: Must have a reliable, insured vehicle (minimum $100K/$300K coverage) to transport youth, including a first aid kit.

Key Skills

• Strong organizational and community navigation skills.
• Effective teaching and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).