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Mental Health Technician – work with Youth!and the job listing Expires on May 12, 2025 We are seeking staff to work with at-risk youth. We take pride in our structured program that focuses on changing a client’s behaviors, thinking patterns, and values. Our program primarily focuses on implementing behavioral changes to assist with a successful reintegration into the home, family, and community. The Mental Health Technician is responsible for providing direct supervision and direction to emotionally and behaviorally challenged children and adolescents in a compassionate and respectful manner. This includes requiring an unwavering commitment to the safety of kids and being aware of all ongoing developments and concerns, on a daily basis, of all children in their care. This responsibility also includes demonstrating the ability to distinguish between discipline and punishment as well as seeing past a child’s surface behavior to recognize the children in need of help. Additionally, there is an innate desire to build trusting and supportive relationships with all of our children and recognize this as a prerequisite for implementing individualized treatment and unit programming. Join us, and make a difference at KidsPeace. Why work here? Click on the link to hear our staff share their experiences at KidsPeace!High School graduate or equivalent required Experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred. Valid driver’s license REQUIRED. SCM certification and CPR/First Aid certifications required (trained internally post-hire). Must be at least 21 years of age or older. Must possess basic personal computer knowledge and skills. Position located in Orefield/Schnecksville, PA Full Time and Part Time opportunities available Primarily 2nd (3P-11P) and 3rd (11p-7a) shifts Starting rate: $16.50-$20.00 hourly Must be able to complete a 2 week consecutive training, Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM. For those who are unable to meet this requirement due to school, please reach out about a month prior to your school breaks to be considered. KidsPeace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity. KidsPeace offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement/assistance.#J-18808-Ljbffr