Position:Respite Treatment Coach

As a Respite Treatment Coach, you would be working directly with at-risk youth to provide structure, routine, and a supportive environment. Our Respite Treatment Coaches serve as mentors for the children to help them build self-worth and overcome past events and traumas. If you are looking for a rewarding career and to make a difference in the lives of children, please read on to see if you qualify as a potential candidate!

Currently hiring for multiple positions (primarily swings 3 pm-11 pm. Must be able to work on weekends.

Nature of Work (includes but is not limited to):

Dealing with youth who have behavioral and emotional issues. Work involves responsibility for processing intakes and discharges; monitoring and documenting client behaviors and activities; participating and assisting with educational, social and recreational activities; providing a safe and therapeutic environment; interacting in a warm compassionate manner; de-escalating, and restraining clients when necessary; promoting client achievement of treatment plan goals and objectives. Leading Mental Health Day Treatment groups. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Hiring Stipulation:

Applicants to this positing must note, if they have a criminal charge that includes; drug charges, acts of violence, abuse or negligence etc. Depending on the severity and occurrence of the crime, will most likely not pass the first round of federal background checks. If you are able to pass the first round of federal background checks, employment based on the crimes presented will be at the discretion of the company and the Department of Children, Youth and Family Services.

Essential Functions of Work:

Responsible for monitoring the behavior and activities of each client; reports any concerns regarding the health, safety, or well-being of a client to the appropriate authority. Serves as a positive role model; utilizes approved behavior modification techniques to help clients learn desirable behaviors; provides positive reinforcement and support to clients. Conducts and participates in basic life skills activities. Provides clients with training or assistance with basic daily living skills such as bathing, shaving, grooming, etc.; uses a level system to reward positive behavior. Assists in the planning and implementation of individual treatment plans; supports client goals; encourages and assists clients in achieving their goals. Processes admissions and discharges for voluntary and/or involuntary clients; orients the client to the facility; explains rules, policies, and procedures. Completes required program documentation. Completes reports as required; daily, weekly, monthly, etc. into Oesterlen’s HER system. Documents service activity notes daily on clients’ activities, behavior patterns, and changes in behavior patterns, medications. Reviews and documents in shift report logs, shift logs, companion files, etc. Obtains required program information; inventory client’s valuables.

Administering Medications:

Takes vitals; counts control substance medications; supervises self-administered medications. Conducts security/safety checks; monitors visitors/clients for contraband such as knives, razors, belts; conducts searches; removes dangerous items; performs and/or assists with restraints. Utilizes infection control procedures when necessary. May shop for supplies/clothing for clients; assists with the preparation and dispensing of snacks and meals. Participates in meetings as required; converses with staff on the client’s progress or lack of progress. Performs general office duties; answers telephones; communicates with the public, police, DCFs, schools, hospitals, etc.; links clients to needed services; makes doctor appointments; files, types, copies; receives food shipments; order supplies, etc. Performs general cleaning responsibilities such as laundry, mopping, garbage removal, etc. Attends training /in-services as required. Controls verbally and/or physically abusive and aggressive clients and performs aggression control techniques; assists with restraints when necessary. Communicates effectively with suicidal, mentally, emotionally, and/or psychologically disturbed clients in person and over the telephone to diffuse potentially life-threatening situations. Transports clients to other agencies, hospitals, homes, community activities, AA meetings, etc.

Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to think quickly under pressure
• Must be 21 years or older
• Must be willing to undergo a state and federal background check

Education and Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 3 years working with youth (not related to you) in a professional capacity.
• 4 year degree in Social Science preferred
• Must have 1 year of working with youth (not related to you) in a professional capacity

Pre-Employment and Continuing Requirements:

• Must be able to turn in a driving record, TB test, food handler’s card, and proof of active license status prior to hire
• Must be willing to be fingerprinted as part of your background check
• Must have and maintain a current driver’s license, current insurance, and a vehicle
• Must be willing to attend any necessary pieces of training, such as, but not limited to, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Springfield, OH 45503: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Adolescents (Mental Health): 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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POSITION: Respite Center Relief Staff

POSITION SUMMARY: To serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team providing 24 hour respite care to emotionally troubled and/or developmentally disabled clients. Working within a treatment milieu, the Respite Center staff works to provide care, comfort and safety and to facilitate the emotional, social, moral, and physical development of clients within his or her care. Hours will vary.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

• Works in a professional manner to help clients to achieve success needed to re-enter community living.
• Be responsible for the direct supervision of all clients assigned to you.

• Attend specified in-service training sessions.
• Participate in all staffings when requested as a member of the treatment team.
• Oversee self-administration of medication by clients as outlined in the policy and procedure manual.
• Observe and record client behavior for the purpose of information, evaluation, and treatment. Need to utilize good grammar, legible penmanship and be able to utilize a computer for data input when necessary.
• Maintain good communication with supervisory staff, referring agency staff and clients’ parents and/or guardians as needed.
• Effectively deescalate behaviors that are disruptive or inappropriate for clients.
• Participate in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training and successfully pass both the written and the physical tests.
• Be physically capable of successfully performing a physical restraint without injuring the client, self or other staff members.
• Have the stamina and endurance to keep up with a group of very active adolescents, both physically and emotionally for an eight hour shift.
• Teach clients good grooming and hygiene practices.
• Teach clients housekeeping functions and care of property.
• Be able to cook and clean up after simple meals.
• Per Supervisor’s direction, do light maintenance and cleaning, as needed, to provide a safe and comfortable respite environment.
• Ensure that you are in compliance with the rules set forth in the Employee Handbook, i.e., client rights, staff rules of conduct.
• Perform other responsibilities as may be required to perform the mission of Oesterlen Services For Youth, Inc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have high school diploma and be 21 years of age. Experience working with children/adolescents preferred. College degree or some class work at the college level preferred. Successful completion of approved Basic Child Care Course within first year of employment expected. Successfully maintain certification in TCI, First Aid and CPR post hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work involves standing, walking, some lifting, pulling and pushing light loads and sitting. A Respite Center staff must be mentally and physically capable of working in an environment with aggressive adolescent clients who may display disruptive behaviors. Respite Center staff must be capable of being physically active for an eight hour shift.

A physical abilities test is required to ensure the Respite Center staff is physically capable of performing a successful physical restraint within the guidelines specified by Cornell University’s TCI Training Course and without injuring the client, him/her self, or other staff members, and to ensure the Respite Center staff has the stamina and endurance to be physically active over an eight hour work shift.

Work pressure is moderate.

JOB RELATIONS:

Supervised by: Respite and Resource Center Coordinator

Supervises: None

Promoted From: No formal line of promotion

Promoted To: No formal line of promotion

I have received and reviewed a copy of my job description and understand the responsibilities of

my job.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Springfield, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Oesterlen Services for Youth

POSITION: Service Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY: Service Coordinator has responsibility for specific supportive activities to a given family as decided by the Service Coordination Team (Child/Family Team). Hours of service provision will vary and be mostly dependent upon the needs and schedule of the family.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

1. Identify child and family needs by using the Family and Children First Counsil state approved assessment tool.

2. Facilitate service coordination services that are individualized and strength based, including case management, planning services, and provide direct services to families to implement planned interventions/services as identified.

3. The provision of direct services could include mentoring to child and/or parent; parenting skill building, household management skills; linkages to community-based services; transportation; and educational advocacy to meet the child’s educational goals.

4. Assist assigned families to become aware of and utilize formal and informal community support persons and activities that align with family strengths and goals.

5. Participate in regular family meetings (normally twice a week, but a minimum of once per week) to assess appropriateness of current involvement and be aware of the need for a shift of activity focus and/or degree of involvement.

6. Assist assigned families to achieve maximum independence through coordination of personal strengths and community resources.

7. Meet with the Service Coordination Program Coordinator for weekly supervision to review each family’s level of participation and progress.

8. Attend Service Coordination Team, which is a team built of family members, natural supports and informal supports, as well as community agencies. Keep the Service Coordination Team informed of progress on a weekly basis. If Service Coordination Provider is the Team Lead, then facilitation of the Service Coordination Team bi-weekly or monthly (at minimum) becomes necessary.

9. Maintain relevant documentation of service provision and involvement.

10. Attend designated orientation/training relative to the cultural needs, complex needs, and characteristics of families served, and various community resources and organizations that may assist families.

11. Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor and/or Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS Must demonstrate the range of skills and ability to communicate and work with families receiving services, and service providers. Should have a working knowledge of community resources and maintain flexible working hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Low to moderate level of stress, fairly activity oriented with frequent local travel possible.

JOB RELATIONS

Supervised by: Service Coordination Services Coordinator

Employees Supervised: None

Promoted from: No specific line of promotion

Promoted to: Dependent upon educational and employment experiences

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.99 – $21.66 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Springfield, OH 45503: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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