Milieu Therapist - Overnight

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Dallas, TX

2d•$27 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

FSRI is seeking candidates who want to make a positive impact on the community as a Milieu Therapist. This role involves providing guidance, support, and supervision to adolescents aged 13-17 in a school and residential setting. The therapist will utilize a trauma-informed approach, implementing and maintaining Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) and other evidence-based treatment models. The primary goal is to assist each student in making decisions about their daily life, conduct, and discipline within agency policies and contractual agreements with the Department of Children, Youth and Families, while promoting safety, well-being, self-expression, learning, and positive decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or significant therapeutic recreation experience in a residential setting required.
Willingness and capability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues.
Excellent communication skills and team-oriented mindset.
Capabilities to implement appropriate child management techniques, which may include use of passive physical restraint.
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, registration, inspection and driving record.
Reliable transportation must have a minimum of three seats in addition to the driver’s seat.
Employees may be scheduled to work shifts less than three hours in any workday, to attend required staff meetings, which are agreed to in advance by the parties.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a school and residential setting.
Experience with Trauma Systems Therapy (TST).
Experience with Handle with Care (HWC) Behavior Management Model.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, hands-on support to youth throughout their daily routines in both school and residential settings.
Serve as a positive role model to students through conduct.
Interact with students to encourage their involvement in all aspects of the school and residential setting.
Complete TST training and adhere to the TST model of treatment, including moment-by-moment assessment, emotional regulation skill-building, and TST phase-based treatment.
Participate in ongoing training in Trauma Systems Therapy and other evidence-based practices.
Model and coach positive social skills, problem-solving, and emotional regulation strategies.
Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, and other staff to ensure a consistent, trauma-informed approach.
Enforce rules and policies in an explicit and consistent manner.
Maintain a positive environment for both students and staff.
Facilitate and/or monitor recreational/educational activities within the program or in the community.
Oversee, monitor, and assist students in learning and completing daily tasks and using the telephone in accordance with school and residential rules.
Maintain appropriate program documentation, records, reports, logs, and/or data as required.
Utilize the Credible EMR as required.
Complete overnight tasks including light housekeeping, overnight documentation, and safety checks.
Establish and maintain positive professional relationships with families, social service providers, community trades people, community members, and volunteers.
Transport students to appointments as required and to obtain appropriate documentation/information.
Attend staff meetings, in-service training/workshops, or special meetings as required.
Provide emergency or crisis intervention techniques, such as passive physical restraint, when necessary, utilizing the Handle with Care (HWC) Behavior Management Model.
Use Handle with Care techniques to safely and respectfully manage challenging behaviors while preserving dignity and relationships.
Adhere to all requirements mandated by contractual agreements and state regulatory manuals.
Drive company vehicle(s) (vans and mini-bus) to transport students to and from appointments, visits, passes, events, etc.
Distribute necessary medications in accordance with FSRI medication management policies and procedures.
Act as an advocate for the students and their families.
Perform other duties as assigned.