Treatment Specialist - 2nd Shift

Safe Harbor Ohio•Millersburg, OH

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Safe Harbor Ohio provides restorative care to child survivors of sex trafficking, creating environments that support healing and growth through therapeutic and spiritual services. Treatment Specialists teach and model healthy relationships and connections for girls ages 14–18 under assigned supervision. They create a safe, structured, nurturing environment, use a trauma-minded approach, and help residents recognize their worth in Christ. Employees are expected to demonstrate a Christ-like attitude and adhere to the organization’s Statement of Faith and Standard of Moral Conduct. The role provides supervision and support for residents’ physical and emotional needs, helps implement individualized treatment and behavioral support plans, and promotes residents’ safety, social skills, and healthy connections. Duties include following daily routines, preparing meals, providing hygiene and social training, facilitating recreation, transporting residents to appointments, responding to crises using approved Safe Crisis Management techniques, documenting incidents and treatment observations, and communicating with the team. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and may involve occasional travel. Employment is contingent on satisfactory background, drug, reference, and required registry checks. Applicants must be at least 21 years old.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and a driving record that permits insurability under agency policy.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to read, comprehend, and write routine reports and correspondence.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues verbally and in writing.
Ability to apply common sense and solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
Competency using a personal computer and familiarity with Outlook, Teams, and Word.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and cope with high levels of stress.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing or walking for extended periods, navigating uneven terrain, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
Ability to drive legally and safely in Ohio.
Physical ability to respond to crises, including running and performing physical restraints; must maintain compliance and certification with CCHO/Safe Harbor requirements for Safe Crisis Management, including sufficient strength and extensive training.
Satisfactory background check, drug test, reference checks, Department of Justice National Sex Offender search, and Ohio Alleged Perpetrator Search.

Nice To Haves

One to three months of related experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision, limit setting, and support for residents’ basic physical and emotional needs, including meal preparation, medical attention, hygiene training, clothing needs, social training, and recreation.
Maintain a safe and orderly environment and support residents throughout school hours, recreation, and other activities; respond to runaway situations as needed.
Use Safe Crisis Management de-escalation and restraint techniques in accordance with agency policy, including Emergency Safety Physical Interventions when appropriate.
Follow daily routines and schedules and help organize cottage schedules and routing.
Collaborate with the team to implement individual interventions, treatment plans, and behavioral support plans.
Mediate group and individual conflicts and help youth identify solutions, consequences, and alternative behaviors.
Teach individualized goals and social and connection skills during structured activities; consistently implement the Status System.
Model healthy relationship building and connection.
Complete incident reports, logs, and other forms in accordance with licensing expectations; communicate treatment progress, observations, and concerns verbally and in writing.
Transport residents to scheduled appointments and operate agency vehicles safely; report vehicle needs and submit maintenance requests as appropriate.
Attend team meetings and share observations about residents, including peer issues, moods, preferences, sleep patterns, and family relationships.
Assist with visitations by greeting guests, meeting with parents, checking residents for contraband, and evaluating residents’ emotional and physical needs before, during, and after visits.
Maintain strict confidentiality of records in compliance with HIPAA.
Contribute to continuous quality improvement through teamwork, improved service delivery, department goals, and other job-specific tasks.
Adhere to the organization’s Statement of Faith and Standard of Moral Conduct and demonstrate a Christ-like attitude.