Youth Treatment Specialist

New Directions • Pepper Pike, OH

53d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a young person's life? New Directions provides life-changing treatment for chemically dependent adolescents and their families dealing with emotional, behavioral and psychiatric needs. We are looking for the right person to be a direct care provider in our residential treatment program. Treatment Specialists coordinate, supervise and participate in client activities and their daily schedule to ensure a successful treatment plan implementation. If you share our core values and mission, you could be the right person for New Directions! Previous experience with adolescents and chemical dependency preferred. Excellent growth opportunities and supportive staff/manager
Currently Hiring for:
2nd shift/ 12:30-10:30pm Thursday-Sunday
Shift pay differential for 2nd &3rd shifts

Requirements

• Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) required within set time period/employee paid.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• CPR and First Aid training certification (may be completed within three months of date of hire).
• Valid driver’s license (with 4 points or less).
• Weekends & Holidays as required

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Previous experience with adolescents and chemical dependency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma informed residential services to clients within the residential facility including individual and group interactions.
• Develop rapport with residents to promote a welcoming and trusting residential environment.
• Provide accurate, concise, and concurrent documentation according to program procedures and policies. Including, but not limited to staff logs and residential Individualized Service Plans.
• Seek and secure professional development consistent with licensure and credential requirements for personal and organizational growth.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees