Behavioral Health Aide Trainee

POSITION TITLE: Behavioral Health Aide Trainee 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Behavioral Health Aide Trainee works under the direct supervision of the Behavioral Health Program Manager and is expected to work independently. 

The BHA Trainee will participate in coordinating and teaching prevention and resiliency to youth and adults throughout the Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments service area. The BHA Trainee will work with the Behavioral Health staff to identify and/or develop age-appropriate, culturally relevant curriculum for community groups, school classes (grades K-12), youth summer activities, and other duties as assigned. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Work with the Behavioral Health Program Manager and Clinical Supervisor to obtain Behavioral Health Aide I certification within two years 

Provide community outreach and prevention education, including healthy activities for youth 

Work with the Behavioral Health Program Coordinator to facilitate outreach activities 

Work with the Behavioral Health Department to complete age-appropriate and culturally relevant suicide prevention and wellness curriculum 

Work with the Behavioral Health Department to implement an alcohol and substance abuse prevention program 

Share information with community agencies and organizations to develop suicide prevention and intervention protocols 

Provide administrative support for travel and purchasing needs 

Attend weekly meetings with the supervisor 

Required to turn in a daily activity log with a timesheet 

Abide by CATG Policies & Procedures at all times 

Other duties as assigned 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

Knowledge of or ability to learn and provide suicide prevention and intervention 

Knowledge of or ability to learn and teach resiliency or strategies to promote wellness 

Knowledge of cultural considerations in relation to Behavioral Health 

Knowledge of customer service and concepts 

Skill in oral and written communication. 

Skill in working independently, multitasking, prioritizing projects, meeting deadlines, and maintaining confidentiality. 

Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others. 

Skill in and ability to cultivate respectful and collaborative working relationships with individuals in the community. 

Skill in operating a computer utilizing a variety of software applications. 

Ability to take direction and work with a team