OVERNIGHT ADOLESCENT TREATMENT WORKER
About The Position
Adolescent Treatment Workers (ATWs) 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. The Adolescent Treatment Worker works with adolescent girls (aged 12-17) with severe emotional and behavioral issues living in a therapeutic group home setting. Adolescent Treatment Workers (ATW’s) are responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe & healthy, therapeutic living environment. ATW’s interact and monitor the girls through the various aspects of their daily living, including schoolwork, chores, meals, recreation and morning and bedtime routines.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 6 months experience working with at-risk adolescents
- Current and valid auto insurance, drivers license and reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in social services or a relevant field.
- 1+ year(s) working with children at risk in a residential setting.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct care and supervision of residents throughout all facets of the cottage or group living program
- 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 all residents and their family confidential
- Enhances skills in childcare, through training, conferences and in-service training sessions
- Maintains a clean, safe, secure and orderly environment in the cottage; maintains a structured daily routine in the cottage. Requires some housekeeping and maintenance
- Provides transportation for clients to appointments as needed or assigned
- 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 family 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 including, but not limited to, incident reports, and daily log entries
Benefits
- Quality, Affordable Healthcare (medical, vision, dental, life insurance)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Grant Program
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Pet Friendly Workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
