Adolescent Treatment WORKER; Part-Time

Overview

Now Hiring:
Adolescent Treatment Workers (Part-Time)

Location:
California, KY 41007

Holly Hill Child and Family Solutions is seeking Adolescent Treatment Workers to join our growing team. Adolescent Treatment Workers are responsible for providing direct care and supervision of the residents in care. Responsible for practicing professionalism while promoting and maintaining a therapeutic living environment conducive to the safe and healthy growth and development of the residents in care as well as making sure all routines are followed in the cottage.

This position requires you to be 21 years of age.

Pay: $18.50 - $20 per hour (.50 increase after 6 months of employment)

Job Type: Part-time

Shift: Varies

• Provides direct care and supervision of residents throughout all facets of the cottage or group living program
• Maintains professional objectivity and self-discipline in conducting job responsibilities so that each resident’s needs remain the primary focus
• Maintains familiarity with emergency and crisis intervention procedures and implements them in a calm and expedient manner
• Keeps information about all residents and their family confidential
• Enhances skills in childcare, through training, conferences and in-service training sessions
• Maintains a clean, safe, secure and orderly environment in the cottage; maintains a structured daily routine in the cottage. Requires some housekeeping and maintenance
• Provides transportation for clients to appointments as needed or assigned
• Plans, implements and supervises daily activities for the residents within the structure of the cottage, keeping in mind the age, individual needs and developmental levels of each resident
• Teaches the residents family living skills, helps them work through emotional and behavioral problems and assists them with preparing for future placement
• Keeps accurate records and writes thorough and objective reports including, but not limited to, incident reports, and daily log entries

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months experience working with at-risk adolescents
• Current and valid auto insurance, drivers license and reliable transportation
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree in social services or a relevant field. 1+ year(s) working with children at risk in a residential setting.

Physical: Requires sitting, walking, standing, bending, stooping, crawling and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, copier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Supporting therapeutic physical restraints of youth ages 12-17 to ensure safety. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 35 pounds.

Requires some exposure to chemicals and solvents.

Mental:Must be able to establish priorities, work independently and to carry out decisions and tasks. Must be able to handle and resolve problems and make effective decisions. Must be able to remain patient with youth. Must be able to communicate effectively with others in a professional manner. Requires public contact and good interpersonal skills. Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people, problem solving, attention to detail, evaluating and assessing situations, analyzing and forecasting and interpreting data.

At Holly Hill Child and Family Solutions
, we believe in the power of every child to make a difference in the world. If you share that passion, we'd love to have you on our team. We're a mission-driven organization with a proud history of serving children and families in the tristate region. The Adolescent Treatment Worker works with adolescent girls (aged 12-17) with severe emotional and behavioral issues living in a therapeutic group home setting.

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