Residential Treatment Specialist

About the facility

Our residential facilities purpose is to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, youth, and families who are facing mental illness, abuse, and neglect.

Job Summary
The Residential Treatment Specialist is responsible for providing a safe and nurturing environment for children and youth between the ages of 12-18. This position will provide one-on-one as well as group support for all guests in addition to a daily schedule of activities.

Schedule

There are currently three shifts available:

• 7 am – 3:30 pm
• 3 pm – 11:30 pm
• 11 pm – 7 am

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome children entering the facility upon entry and admission
• Provide care, support, attention, and a positive, therapeutic atmosphere to all children in the department to which assigned
• Support 2-3 children
• Maintain consistent, firm, and fair relationships with children
• Assists with managing the physical needs of the children including health, hygiene, and physical comfort (food/clothing/shelter)
• Assists maintains an active interest in and an awareness of the whereabouts and activities of each assigned child while on duty
• Assists with maintaining an approach/program that follows the individual care plan
• Serves as an integral member of the treatment team
• Provides formal and informal reports on behavior, attitude, and general disposition of assigned children, including: Incident Reports, restraint remediation sheets, time-out reports; Department lobs, Behavior Rating Scales; Primary sheets
• Participates in the planning, supervision, and provision of therapeutic and recreational activities
• Transports children as necessary including, but not limited to medical appointments, activities, school
• Understand that the agency reserves the right to mandate overtime as needed to ensure the safety, supervision, and care of the residents in treatment.

Core Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated emotional intelligence with an ability to balance an empathy forward response with clients and throughout the organization.
• Communication: Expresses thoughts clearly, concisely, and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Decision Quality: Possess a high degree of initiative, tact, and good judgment.
• Functional/TechnicaI Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Adaptability: Adapts quickly to change and easily considers new approaches.
• Independence: Takes responsibility for own time and effectiveness. Alert to opportunities to contribute appropriately without being told

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and (3) years of childcare experience working with children or youth in a residential environment (RTS l); or
• Bachelor Degree and (2) years of childcare experience working with children or youth in a residential environment (RTS l)
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Trained in de-escalation (specifically TCI - Therapist Crisis Intervention) preferred

Salary

Ranges from $19-$26 per hour.

Rates are dependent on experience and education.

Wellness and Benefits

Providing quality benefits to our staff is important to us. Just as important is our staff's well-being. That's why we offer a number of choices from medical to dental to vision plans to meet the different needs of our staff.

• Choice of medical and dental plans * Health Savings Account * Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care * Vision * Support for continuing education and credential renewal * Life Insurance * Retirement Savings (401k) with a company contribution Mental Health Support Employee Assistance Program * Calm Subscription * Short- and Long-term Disability

$200-$300 sign on bonus after 90 days of employment

$150-$250 referral bonus if a referral completes 90 days of employment

Join our team as a Residential Specialist and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 3 years (Required)
• working with children in a residential environment: 1 year (Preferred)
• TCI – Therapist Crisis Intervention: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Cleveland, OH 44104 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cleveland, OH 44104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $26