ADOLESCENT TREATMENT WORKER (Full-Time 2nd Shift)

Job Title: Adolescent Treatment Worker

Division: Residential

Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Cottage Supervisor

Revised: May 2024

Position Summary:

This position is responsible to the Cottage Supervisor. Adolescent Treatment Workers are responsible for providing direct care and supervision of the residents in care. Responsible for practicing professionalism while promoting and maintaining a therapeutic living environment conducive to the safe and healthy growth and development of the residents in care as well as making sure all routines are followed in the cottage. This position requires you to be 21 years of age.

Essential Job Function:

• Responsible to ensuring personal knowledge and practice of Trauma Informed Care theory and practical application.
• Provides professional direct care and supervision of youth placed in program throughout all facets of the cottage, campus, and off campus programing.
• Maintains professional objectivity and self-discipline in conducting job responsibilities so that each resident’s needs remain the primary focus.
• Maintains familiarity with emergency and crisis intervention procedures and implements them in a calm and expedient manner.
• Keeps information about residents’ and his/her family confidential; shares information only with others who are involved with the resident and family on a professional basis, in a professional manner, and only when it serves the best interest of the resident. As required by HIPPA
• Works cooperatively with and communicates effectively with other team members, parents and other professionals in exchanging information and assisting the client to meet their treatment goals. Participates in treatment team meetings, weekly case staffing, cottage meetings, ect.
• Maintains a clean, safe, secure and orderly environment in the cottage, transport vehicles, and campus; maintains a structured daily routine in the cottage. Requires some housekeeping and maintenance.
• Responsible for ensuring timely arrival at appointments and providing safe transportation for clients to appointments as needed or assigned. Drives agency vehicles in a safe and lawful manner.
• Dispenses medication with utmost care and accuracy, as directed by physicians or appropriate medical personnel. Logs all medications dispensed to residents.
• Supports and enforces the rules and positive reinforcement strategies of the cottage and program.
• Plans, implements and supervises daily activities for the residents within the structure of the cottage, keeping in mind the age, individual needs and developmental levels of each resident.
• Teaches the residents independent living skills, helps them work through emotional and behavioral problems and assists them with preparing for future placement.
• Keeps accurate records and writes thorough and objective reports in electronic health record.
• Practices collaboration by clear and transparent communication with team members, supervisors, and clinical staff. Attends all scheduled supervision, training, and meetings.
• Demonstrated independent responsibility for completing all identified training by given deadlines.
• Complies with all agency and department policies and standard procedures.
• Respects the philosophy of Holly Hill Children’s Services and adheres to our mission of serving the most vulnerable youth.
• Orients new residents to the rules and routine of the cottage.
• Maintains a personal awareness of the case history of each resident. Has an understanding of the child’s background, level of functioning and potential for growth.
• Understands and effectively utilizes behavior modification and behavior management techniques.
• Assumes a leadership role both on campus and in the community to assure that each client’s treatment, care and safety needs are being met. Upholds and Adheres to clinical directives.
• Responds respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, race, ethnic backgrounds, and religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals, families, and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each.
• Attendance is crucial to position.
• Must be able to move quickly with intention and calm demeanor in response to a crisis.

Job Requirements:

• Good leadership skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and functions.
• Effective communication skills and ability to function as a team member as well as the ability to understand the needs of adolescents.
• Must be able to handle crisis as they arise.
• Must be able to drive a 12 passenger van, hold a valid drivers license and carry personal automobile insurance
• Must be proficient in Microsoft products (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
• Must have ability to use computers proficiently
• Must display a high degree of emotional maturity while keeping difficult situations in proper perspective.
• Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Must have long attention span in order to listen to staff and clients, perceive the real problems and bring issues to a successful conclusion.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements of the role (SCM, standing or walking for long periods of time, managing a ratio of 3 clients to 1 staff)

Must be patient and able to self regulate

• Must relate and interact with people at all levels in the organization.
• Must be able to maintain professional boundaries while building therapeutic relationships.

Qualifications:

Required: High school diploma or GED, with some college experience. 6 months – 1 year experience working with children at risk PREFERRED EXPERIENCE.

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in social services or a relevant field. 1 year(s) working with children at risk in a residential setting.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment to Be Used:

Must be capable of operating office machines such as computer, calculator, copiers, shredder and communication equipment.

Typical Physical Demands:

Requires sitting, walking, standing, bending, stooping, crawling and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, copier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Supporting therapeutic physical restraints of youth ages 11-18 to ensure safety. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 35 pounds. Requires some exposure to chemicals and solvents.

Typical Mental Demands:

Must be able to establish priorities, work independently and to carry out decisions and tasks. Must be able to handle and resolve problems and make effective decisions. Must be able to remain patient with youth. Must be able to communicate effectively with others in a professional manner. Requires public contact and good interpersonal skills. Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people, problem solving, attention to detail, evaluating and assessing situations, analyzing and forecasting and interpreting data.

Working Conditions:

Must possess a valid driver’s license and have liability insurance. Must be able to use personal or company vehicle for work as needed. Travel may be expected for trainings related to the field.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This Job Description does not constitute a contract for Employment:

I understand it is my responsibility to familiarize myself with all Policies & Procedures of the organization.

The above job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job. Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the positions at any time with or without notice.

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the position qualifications, primary duties, physical requirements and working conditions and I agree to abide by this job description for as long as I am employed by Holly Hill Child & Family Solutions or until it has been revised or my job title changes. I further acknowledge that I have reviewed this job description and have been provided a copy of this document.

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