Treatment Specialist - Community Based Treatment
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Family Therapist or the Youth Facility Director, the Treatment Specialist supervises and cares for residents in the Community Based Treatment (CBT) wing of the Youth Facility on an assigned shift. The role ensures residents meet personal conduct standards, oversees household and work assignments, supports compliance with security and other policies, and monitors resident movement throughout the facility. The Treatment Specialist counsels youth, conducts crisis counseling, prepares written observations of behavior, and participates in assessment meetings. The role also supports treatment programming and residents’ daily needs, including health care coordination, meals, recreation, household tasks, and intake and discharge procedures. It requires ongoing supervision, documentation, and communication with the treatment team regarding residents’ behavior and well-being.
Requirements
- At least 30 semester credits of college-level coursework in a human services area.
- One year of experience working with delinquent or emotionally troubled youths and/or families.
- Valid Michigan driver’s license and a good driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a 24-hour facility is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety and security of the Youth Facility and its occupants through constant supervision and visual and electronic monitoring of youths.
- Prepare observation and status reports on youths’ behavior and progress, document security, maintenance, and supply needs, and prepare incident and accident reports.
- Ensure youths’ physical and emotional needs are met, including hygiene, nutrition, medical care, exercise, and emotional guidance.
- Counsel youths on behavioral concerns, suicidal thoughts, crises, and related matters using approved methodologies.
- Implement treatment programming, including behavior modification and the token economy system; award points, maintain records, and operate the store.
- Lead youths in recreational and other activities.
- Lead group counseling sessions on topics such as decision-making, employment, daily routines, independent living, and behavioral issues.
- Participate in staffing and team meetings and discuss observations of youth behavior.
- Complete intake and discharge procedures, including forms, belongings records, orientations, and provision of clothing and personal items.
- Supervise residents performing housekeeping chores, trash removal, laundry, and meal cleanup.
- Listen empathetically to youths’ concerns, including family problems, court hearings, homework, and interpersonal relationships, and report concerns about their psychological or emotional well-being.
- Assist in coordinating health care, dispense prescription and over-the-counter medications, and report health concerns to appropriate individuals.
- Transport youths by vehicle to medical and other appointments.
- Use crisis intervention techniques and other approved methodologies to physically control and counsel residents as necessary.
- Assist with serving food, cleaning designated areas, and other support tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
