FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Treatment Assistant provides support and motivation to the residents in developing daily living skills.  The Treatment Assistant assists other staff members in monitoring resident progress.  Must be able to support a trauma informed care environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the orientation of newly admitted residents, including the checking in of personal belongings.
• Assists in providing a therapeutic milieu for residents, including development of daily living skills and behavior management.
• Monitors resident behaviors, and documents accordingly.
• Conducts periodic rounds of the facility, interacting with residents during unstructured free time in order to monitor behaviors and to assure resident safety.
• Assists staff in crisis management as needed.
• Provides resident transportation as assigned.
• Prepares necessary paperwork for upcoming shifts.
• Covers phones and reception area as assigned.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service training when scheduled.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent PLUS 2 years full-time paid human services experience including experience providing services to adolescents.
• First Aid/CPR certification a plus.
• Valid NYS Driver's License.
• Must have accredited NYS Defensive Driving course; or obtain within 15 days of hire.
• Must maintain active NYS Defensive Driving course every 3 years, upon expiration.

Benefits include:

• Sign on bonuses for all
• Multiple health insurance options
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Clinical license renewal reimbursement
• Generous paid time