School Behavioral Health Technician

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

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Job Description:

Location: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks School, 43 E Stevenson Drive, Glendale Heights, IL

Schedule: August - May (school year)

• Assists students with daily school activities and learning initiatives. 

• Provides or assists with providing direct student care, clinical assessments, and therapeutic interventions

• Observes and records student behaviors and activities

• Reports changes in student conditions to appropriate personnel and recommends treatment plan modifications

• Establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned students

• Works directly with students, school team, family members, and community providers to ensure collaborative and continuous care

• May be required to manage daily group activities

• Assists students to perform routine activities of daily living

• Recognizes potential escalation of behavior and has ability to use appropriate verbal and physical interventions

• Recognizes potential safety hazards, intervenes for the safety of students, visitors and staff and notifies appropriate department or person for correction of the problem

• Utilizing CPI non-restraint verbal de-escalation interventions

• Operates company vehicle as needed

• Performs other duties as assigned

Education:

•Bachelor’s [Required]

Work Experience:

• 1+ year of other health care related field [Preferred]

• Experience in therapeutic school setting [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]

• Paraprofessional Educator (PARA EDU) [Required] OR State Substitute Teacher Certification (SSTC) [Required]

• Driver’s License (DL) - [Required]

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This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.