Opening Specialist

Be a SUPERHERO in a child's life!

Do you want a job of meaning and purpose? Do you want to know that you are making a difference in the world and in a child's life? If so, then Pathway is the place for you! We are a residential program for adjudicated and DHR youth, with the motto of helping today's youth find a new direction in life! We are seeking a Behavioral Specialist that will be working directly with preteen and teenage girls and boys in a residential setting. Behavioral Specialist are responsible for providing safe and effective direct client care services in accordance with individual client treatment plans and in conjunction with the structure of the treatment program to which they are assigned.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide clients with guidance and instruction in the performance of basic living skills. These basic living skills should be more tailored to client needs and guided by the clients individual therapists knowledge of client needs.
• Serve as support system for Group Leaders in terms of behavioral management and service provision.
• Provide direct supervision and management of client behavior in a consistent and equitable manner.
• Accurately and thoroughly document all client activities per policy; documentation must be legible.
• As a member of client Treatment Teams, send daily end of shift reports regarding client daily progress.
• Supervise and monitor clients in regard to client safety, following applicable client care policy and Planning Schedule

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in a Human Services Field, i.e. Psychology or Social Work.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Drug Free

Benefits include:

• Health/Dental benefit plans
• Supplemental benefit plans
• 401K
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time Off
• FREE MEALS!!

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift (Monday-Friday)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending