Local Area Applicants Only Please. About Us Family Centered Services of Alaska (FCSA) is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) corporation founded in 1989. The original founders of the organization were Fairbanks Alaska community members with a diverse range of professional backgrounds committed to helping children with a wide spectrum of behavioral health issues and mental illness. Today, FCSA is a large diverse organization with over 100 employees providing services in the Fairbanks area, Mat-Su Valley, and surrounding communities. FCSA provides services ranging from outpatient services, residential treatment care, educational support, and daytime child-care. Family Centered Services of Alaska Benefits: Family Centered Services of Alaska provides on the job training, career advancement opportunities, and tuition reimbursement for employees looking to further their education in behavioral health related fields. FCSA offers a full benefits package including paid time off, medical & dental insurance, vision reimbursement, life & disability insurance, and a generous retirement plan. Employees of FCSA are eligible to enroll their children in FCSA’s Smart Start Learning Center for daytime child-care at a discount (contingent upon learning center availability). FCSA is a nonprofit organization that is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employees working for Family Centered Services of Alaska qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for federal student loans. For more information on how to qualify, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#pslf-process About the Job Family Centered Services of Alaska is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Aide to join our team. In this role, you'll provide therapeutic support to children and adolescents in their homes and communities, working directly with them and their families. Summary of Duties & Responsibilities:
Motivates and encourages children to complete required treatment milieu activities as identified by each child’s Individualized Service Plan, (ISP).
Provides outreach services as a primary worker with clients, parents, and families.
Develops positive empathic relationship with clients.
Accompanies clients during travel to and from school, activities, court hearings, and appointments as needed
Assists in planning and implementation of recreational, educational, and vocational activities.
Must be willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, or overnights.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED required.
Associate degree in psychology, social work, justice, guidance and counseling, sociology, education or other human service field preferred. Equivalent work and/or educational experience may be substituted on a year-by-year basis.
Two years of experience working with children who experience a mental health disability. (When substituting educational experience 30 college credits will be considered equal to one year of substitute experience).
Current Alaska driver’s license and insurable driving record in accordance with FCSA policy limitations/restrictions. Adequate transportation to escort clients.
This position is a driving position. Applicants will be required to submit a driving record if selected for the position. All applicants must be at least 21 years of age due to State of AK regulations and must pass a State of AK Background Check. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.33 - $21.13 per hour Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
All applicants must be 21 years of age or older and be able to pass a background check conducted by the State of Alaska. Do you meet these requirements?
Do you currently live in the state of Alaska, our local area or Wasilla?