Residential Treatment Specialist- Florence, KY

Residential Treatment Specialist- 2nd Shift (3p-11p) and 3rd Shift (11p-7a) Full time and part time available. W eekends are required. $1.00 Shift differential for 2nd Shift. $1,000 retention bonus for full time employment after 1 year in good standing• OneQuest Health - Perks & Benefits 13 paid Company holidays 4 weeks paid vacation per year 6 Long Term Illness days per year 403b plan with 6% employer match after 1 year Zero deductible health insurance plan $1,000 retention bonus after 1 Year of employment for full time employment in good standing• Full Time, Part Time Student loan repayment assistance & tuition reimbursement Base wage of $19.00 - 20.00 per hour Automatic increase of fifty cents per hour of base wage after 6 months, and twenty five cents after 1 year. Position Overview The Residential Treatment Specialist is responsible for the daily direct care and supervision of children in residence suffering from childhood trauma with resulting behavioral health issues. The Residential Treatment Specialist ensures children's basic life, educational and emotional needs are provided. He or she acts as a role model and mentor for the residents, demonstrating appropriate social and relationship building skills using a trauma informed care model called Sanctuary using the 7 Commitments of the Sanctuary Model -open communication, democracy, non-violence, social learning, social responsibility, growth and change. OneQuest Health is the first agency in Kentucky currently certified by the Sanctuary Institute to use this model, and is also the first agency in Kentucky to receive All Children All Families Innovator status from the Human Rights Campaign in LGBTQ competencies.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Residential Treatment Specialist A High School diploma is required. Bachelor's degree in a human service field preferred. Must be 21 years of age or older, and have one year demonstrated experience with youth. Previous experience with adolescents in a residential setting strongly preferred. Demonstrate the ability to form and maintain nurturing relationships with emotionally disturbed children. Ability to complete written documentation. Must have a current driver's license and driver's insurance. Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work.. Demonstrate proven sensitivity to the various cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of OneQuest Health clients and staff. Must be willing to spend meal period eating with the clients on a regular basis.

JOB DUTIES

Level 1 & 2 Complete Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training. Complete the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) training Be alert and respond therapeutically to aggressive behavior exhibited by residents, including diversion into other activities, intensive teaching, physical assist or other disciplinary/control procedures as outlined in the policy. Teach the principals of the Therapeutic Individualized Phases to Success (TIPS) and maintain all needed points and other documentations. Provide direct care supervision of children during all aspects of the daily routine, monitor school progress, assist with homework/tutoring, and provide supervision for special events. Dispense all medications as directed per prescription and document per agency policy (duty of primary role). Document incident reports accurately and timely as required by policy. Cooperate with other staff members in achieving goals and treatment philosophies of the Home. Participate fully and positively as a member of the treatment team while following directions of Residential Treatment Specialist Supervisor. Perform duties surrounding transportation of residents to community appointments and activities as requested by the Residential Treatment Specialist Supervisor. Prepare meals as directed or assist residents in cooking special meals. Staff are required to spend their meal period eating with the clients on a regular basis. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, kneel, squat, and hold objects or carry. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and sometimes move and/or lift up to 100 pounds in order to Utilize Safe Crisis Management Techniques. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Cleaning and using cleaning materials, including chemicals are a demand of this position.

About OneQuest Health:

Agency is certified by Council on Accreditation Agency is certified by Sanctuary Institute in trauma informed care Agency is certified in LGBTQ cultural competency by Human Rights Campaign in All Children All Families Agency is certified as an Equitable Workplace Employer OneQuest Health is an

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 7 years? Do you understand that this position is hiring for 2nd shift (3p-11p) and 3rd (11pm- 7am) shifts only? Also did you have a preference of shifts or want to learn about both?

Experience:

working with children: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person