Treatment Associate

Star of Hope Family Services•Beckley, WV

9d•$15 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Treatment Associate provides hands-on support to youth in a residential setting, serving as a consistent, positive presence and helping young people build life skills, manage challenges, and work toward reunification, independence, and success. The role involves building relationships with youth, understanding their treatment plans and goals, supporting daily routines, responding to emotional needs, and safely managing crisis situations using trained intervention techniques. The Treatment Associate administers medications according to protocols, documents progress and daily activities, and coordinates with therapists, supervisors, schools, and families. The position also facilitates recreational, educational, and spiritual enrichment activities. It is an active role requiring alertness, physical stamina, comfort working in varying conditions, and participation in CPI/CPR and safety training. The job is full-time, with locations listed in Keyser, Burlington, and Old Fields, West Virginia; the job details also list the Beckley Campus and CBS Offices in Beckley, West Virginia. Most shifts are available, and weekend shifts pay extra.

Requirements

Caring, compassion, and a desire to make a difference in a child’s life.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Sound judgment and the ability to stay calm in crisis situations.
Emotional resilience and genuine care for youth.
Ability to work in a team-based, fast-paced environment.
Willingness to learn and complete required trainings.
Ability to remain alert and respond to crises.
Physical stamina; duties may include lifting, running, and intervention support.
Comfort working in dynamic environments, including indoors and outdoors and in varying conditions.
High school education level is listed.

Responsibilities

Serve as a positive role model and mentor for youth.
Build meaningful relationships with youth and understand each youth’s treatment plan and goals.
Support daily routines, including hygiene, structure, and life skills.
Respond to emotional needs with empathy, guidance, and encouragement.
Manage crisis situations safely using trained intervention techniques.
Administer medications in accordance with protocols.
Document progress, incidents, and daily activities accurately.
Coordinate with therapists, supervisors, schools, and families.
Facilitate recreational, educational, and spiritual enrichment activities.
Remain alert and respond to crises.
Participate in CPI/CPR and safety training.