Child Behavior Specialist - LSW

Positive Leaps • West Chester, OH

26d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves facilitating group therapy sessions in classroom settings with approximately 10 students per group. Sessions are typically held twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with opportunities to work additional days based on program needs and your availability. This opportunity may be a great fit for LSWs looking to supplement their income or maintain a flexible schedule alongside other employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work
• Active Social Worker License - Ohio
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must be able to work with all ages of children.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a very active environment and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass a vigorous background check.

Nice To Haves

• Opportunities to work additional days based on program needs and your availability.
• Opportunities to work up to 5 days per week.
• Potential or exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Works directly with physically aggressive children.
• Exposed to loud noise, such as repeated and prolonged screaming and crying.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate therapeutic group sessions (2.5-hour blocks).
• Maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment for children.
• Implement the Positive Leaps model of care and curriculum to support clinical outcomes.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to communicate progress and coordinate care.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with Ohio laws, payer requirements, and organizational policies.
• Interact with children, families, and other staff members in a professional, positive manner.
• Exhibits flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing therapeutic environment.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills in managing classroom dynamics.
• Implements treatment goals and objectives as developed by Program Coordinator.
• Collects data related to treatment goals and objectives.
• Communicates treatment progress and other relevant information to Supervisor.
• Consistently meets performance measures including competency indicators.
• Demonstrates effective classroom organization skills.
• Must be able to provide essential feedback to others including peers and Supervisors.
• Shows strong leadership skills and assists with other classroom needs as they arise.
• Must be able to work with all ages of children.
• Complies with Ohio laws for documentation and billing.
• Complies with requirements of 3rd party payers for documentation and billing.
• Complies with all Positive Leaps policies and procedures for clinical documentation.

Benefits

• Ongoing Training & Paid CEUs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Wellness Perks – HealthiestYou by Teladoc, Crunch Fitness discounts, and voluntary pet insurance.
• Peer Support & Collaboration
• Strong Community
• Back-Office Support
• Work-Life Balance & Fulfillment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level