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DCCH Center for Children and Families

Therapeutic Behavior Specialist, Weekend

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$33,523 / year median in Kentucky

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Direct Child Care Staff DCCH Center for Children and Families is seeking Therapeutic Behavioral Specialists for part-time positions in our Residential Treatment program. The primary responsibility of this position is the therapeutic supervision of children with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. The children at DCCH have experienced trauma, and it takes a special person to provide their care.
This position requires:
Supporting children in crisis Providing therapeutic solutions to address challenging behaviors Facilitating positive outcomes with children who sometimes have difficulty connecting with others Candidates must be compassionate and have strong relationship-building skills to support our trauma-informed approach. The position includes a full benefits package, tuition reimbursement, and an optional pension plan.
Schedule:
Part-time Weekends — Saturday 3-11 and Sunday 7-3