Job: BHPP - Part Time - Mesa, AZ - (EVMC)

A New Leaf, a not-for-profit behavioral health agency, is seeking a Part Time (29 hours per week) Behavioral Health Paraprofessional (B.H.P.P.) for their Shelter for Homeless Men located in Mesa, AZ.

SCHEDULE: Hours will vary to include Evenings, Weekends and Overnights.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for experienced and career orientated BHPP to supervise, mentor, and help develop programs for our residents.

1. Attend and actively contribute to weekly staffing and training.
2. Document and submit significant and routine paperwork such as progress notes, incident reports, etc. as required by the program.
3. Under the direction of the supervisor, implement day-to-day structure. Duties may include, but may not be limited to the following:
-Role model appropriate behaviors to clients.
-Provide verbal and physical crisis intervention when applicable.
-Provide resources, education, and screening of crisis calls.
-Complete intake/exit forms & any other paperwork designated to job.
-Supervise off-campus activities.
-Brief clients on house rules, chores, housekeeping requirements, fire and safety instructions, assuring adherence.
-Log pertinent shift information in Agency/Client Communication Log and transfer house/client information to appropriate staff.
4. Assist with maintaining appearance, cleanliness and maintenance of agency physical plant, equipment.

A New Leaf is an at-will employer. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate manager and other management as required.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Any offer of employment with A New Leaf is contingent upon a successful consumer report to include verification of employment, Driving records, and criminal background search.

Applicants whose experience and training are most closely suited to the needs of the Agency may be selected for interviews.

A New Leaf, at the direction of the Executive Director, reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

A New Leaf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
HS/GED Diploma required. AA Degree in BH preferred. Proficiency with personal computers. Experience Working with homeless population preferred. Minimum of 6 months experience in BH. Bilingual: Spanish/English a plus.

1. Must meet the following driving insurability guidelines: maximum of 1 moving violation in the last 3 yrs in combination w/one at fault accident OR maximum of 2 moving violations in the 3yrs w/no at fault accidents OR maximum of 2 at fault accidents in the last 3 yrs w/no moving violations; All drivers must be licensed for at least 3yrs.

2. Must successfully pass a criminal background check for the purpose of obtaining DPS Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card. A New Leaf will assist you with your fingerprinting at your intake session. If you are currently on probation DPS may deny your Class 1 Clearance and you may be terminated from your employment upon verification of the denial from DPS. If you are concerned as to if you will qualify for this job requirement, please call DPS in advance at (602) 223-2279.

3. Must have a Valid Arizona Driver license.

4. The Office of Behavioral Health and Licensing (OBHL) requires that employee is at least 21 years of age.