Residential Treatment Specialist I - NEW SHIFT PREMIUM

The Centers•Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The Residential Treatment Specialist is responsible for providing safe and nurturing environment, for children and youth between the ages of 11-17. This position will provide one-on-one as well as group support for all youth in addition to a daily schedule of activities. New Shift Premium - $1.50 per hour + hourly wage Our Ideal Canidate Skilled in Trauma Informed Care, Crisis Intervention & Relationship-based support Ability to stay calm and make sound decisions in a high-stress or crisis situations. Strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in residential treatment, inpatient, day treatment or shelter care highly preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and (3) years of supporting youth with emotional, behavioral or mental health needs. experience working with children or youth in a residential environment (RTS I); or
Bachelor's degree and (2) years of supporting youth with emotional, behavioral or mental health needs. Experience working with children or youth in a residential environment working with children or youth in a residential environment (RTS I I)
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
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/Technical Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. Including e-mails, electronic documentation and navigation of MS Windows or similar applications.
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.

Nice To Haves

Valid Driver's License with less than 4 points.
Skilled in Trauma Informed Care, Crisis Intervention & Relationship-based support
Ability to stay calm and make sound decisions in a high-stress or crisis situations.
Strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.
Prior experience in residential treatment, inpatient, day treatment or shelter care highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Welcome children entering the facility upon entry and admission
Provides care, support, attention, and a positive, therapeutic atmosphere to all children in the department to which assigned.
Maintain consistent, firm, and fair relationships with all children
Serves as an appropriate, positive role-model
Provides physical and emotional security for the children through intervention, correction, and re-direction of negative behavior when:
Behavior is damaging to self;
Behavior is damaging to others
Behavior may result in damage to property
Assists with managing the physical needs of the children including health, hygiene, and physical comfort (food/clothing/shelter)
Always 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.
Assists with maintaining agency philosophy, policies
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
Department logs
Behavior Rating Scales
Primary sheets
Attends conferences and meetings
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
Assists with maintaining current inventory and/or awareness of all supplies, equipment, and furnishings
Reports repairs as necessary
Assists with household duties
Attend training to meet licensing requirements
Understand that the agency reserves the right to mandate overtime as needed to ensure the safety, supervision, and care of the residents in treatment.