Youth Treatment Specialist - New Directions

Rated #3 Best of Ohio Youth Treatment Organization

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:

-A mix of 1st & 2nd shift plus weekends/full-time working 4 10 hour days

Must be opened to working weekends and be willing to share holiday shifts. Shift pay differential for 2nd &3rd shifts

Main Duties and 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.

Licensure and Education Required:

• Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) required within set time period/employee paid.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 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

EOE Statement:  We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.