WEDGWOOD CHRISTIAN SERVICES

Job Description

Pay Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Classification: I-3

A. Job Title: Youth Treatment Specialist

The Youth Treatment Specialist is responsible to the Supervisor of Youth Treatment Specialist for providing daily care, counsel and supervision to the adolescents living within a residential treatment

program. Youth Treatment Specialists assist in overseeing the treatment programs of individual residents and managing the daily operations of the residential unit.

B. Duties and Responsibilities:

As a treatment agent:

* 1. Strive to create a therapeutic milieu: an environment marked by warmth, empathy and respect

* 2. Promote a Christian perspective and encourage the spiritual growth of each client through

individual relationships, devotions, Bible study, and participation in other Christian education

programs.

* 3. Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of behavior management policies

and procedures; this includes the knowledge and timely use of crisis intervention techniques,

and the completion of required reports.

* 4. Observe and monitor client behaviors and hold residents accountable using the established agency

interventions.

* 5. Demonstrate knowledge of and timely use of non-violent, physical crisis intervention techniques to

physically manage residents who are in danger of harming themselves or others.

* 6. Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of client treatment programs; facilitate,

and support all programs, including therapy, employment training, activities, school, church, etc.

* 7. Provide a stable, positive role model for residents; be able to assume an authoritative, parental role,

while maintaining a primary helping relationship with residents.

* 8. Respect others and understand their needs and feelings, regardless of race, social, ethnic, and

religious background; have an attitude and aptitude for providing nurturance, being patient, and

accepting others.

* 9. Use opportunities to include residents' families whenever possible.

10. May be required to serve as a Goal Worker, or fill in as Shift Supervisor or Education Specialist, and

assume additional responsibilities as assigned. (See the Goal Worker Addendum, Education

Specialist and Shift Supervisor job descriptions).

As a team member:

* 11. Know and support all agency policies and procedures and all policies and procedures of the program

to which they are assigned.

* 12. Be familiar and support the various roles of each staff member including treatment, support, and

administrative personnel.

* 13. Communicate with other program staff and outside contacts, i.e. families, referring workers,

generally by telephone.

* 14. Be sensitive to the ideas, needs, and feelings of others; support encourage, and give feedback to other

team members on an ongoing basis.

* 15. Assist at other programs as needs arise or as directed, i.e. to assist with crisis situations or when

requested to fill in for a staff shortage.

16. Participate in an agency committee, or serve as a team representative (i.e. medical , clothing, etc.)

as needed.

17. Provide feedback to the Supervisor for staff evaluations.

As a physical care provider:

* 18. Serve as a teacher, supporter and role model: instruct residents in social, physical, and daily living

skills.

* 19. Assure residents maintain good physical health by supporting and encouraging residents in planned

physical activities.

20. Participate with residents in planned physical activities.

21. Assure residents receive adequate nutrition. Assist in meal preparation; for certain programs may

assist with menu planning and food purchases as assigned.

* 22. Assure residents have adequate clothing and personal supplies; monitor, purchase and distribute

these items as assigned.

* 23. Assure residents receive adequate medical, dental, vision, and hygiene care; provide first aid or CPR

if required; schedule appointments as assigned.

24. Dispense medications at prescribed intervals as assigned.

* 25. Transport residents to scheduled appointments, activities, work, meetings, etc. as needed.

* 26. Maintain neat, accurate records and reports of all activities carried out in the management of the

residential program.

* 27. Access locked areas as needed to provide for the safety and security of residents.

* 28. Provide immediate basic first aid and consult medical personnel, if necessary, for any injuries

sustained.

As a household care provider:

* 29. Support the maintenance of a clean, orderly home; supervise and participate with residents in

completing assigned duties and meeting defined housekeeping standards.

* 30. Report all personal and physical property damage to appropriate administrative personnel using

established reports and procedures.

As a professional:

31. Professional Growth and Development

* a. Regular participation in supervision meetings and team meetings for the sharing of ideas,

feedback and department planning. Seek and solicit feedback as needed.

* b. Utilize opportunities provided for growth and professional development; this includes

ongoing participation in training sessions or workshops to meet all agency and licensing

requirements.

* c. Clearly communicate ideas, suggestions and concerns in a timely, appropriate manner, using

effective communication methods and chains of command; promote and encourage the resolution

of problems and disputes through open, honest, communication.

* 32. Observe professional confidentiality at all times: protect the rights of residents and their families,

and abide within the guidelines of the agency Confidentiality Policy.

* 33. Serve as a public relations representative for the agency, both in conduct and in communication, on

and off the job.

34. Accept additional tasks and responsibilities as necessitated, as able, and as assigned.

* 35. Hours of Work:

Works a schedule as defined by the Supervisor of Youth Treatment Specialists. The work schedule is usually defined in the employment process but may change as time and circumstance necessitate. Required to work a shift in at least two different programs within the first year. Full time Youth Treatment Specialists are required to attend and participate in regularly scheduled team meetings.

* 36. Youth Treatment Specialists in Open Programs must be able to manage stairs.

Note: Those areas marked with an asterisk are essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) only, effective July 26, 1992.

C. Qualifications:

1. Must be 20 years of age.

2. A high school diploma is required. Additional education and/or certification in Psychology, Social

Work, Counseling or a related field preferred.

3. Prior experience supervising adolescents with emotional/behavioral disorders preferred.

4. For transportation purposes must have a valid driver's license.

5. Staff in the Recovery Program must pass the FAODP exam within 6 months of hire.

6. Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and

agreement with the goal, purpose, and objectives of the agency.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by

people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of

all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Revised as October 22, 2004

Revised as of November 28, 2003

Revised as of February 21, 2002

Revised as of December 17, 1998

Revised as of February 14, 1996

WEDGWOOD CHRISTIAN SERVICES

Job Description

ADDENDUM TO THE YOUTH TREATMENT SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION

A. Job Title: Goal Worker

A very significant part of a full-time Youth Treatment Specialist's responsibilities is his/her assignment to serve as a Goal Worker. Serving in this role, a Goal Worker assumes additional responsibilities for a specific client(s) in the program, beyond the more general responsibility for the entire group of residents. Goal Workers will work closely with the therapist in establishing, monitoring, and implementing the individual treatment plan for their "goal client". The Goal Worker role does not necessarily require a close, intensive relationship with a client(s); it should however be clearly defined so as to accomplish the following objectives:

B. Duties and Responsibilities:

* 1. Working with the Therapist, the Goal Worker will assist in developing treatment goals and objectives

for the client. A Goal Worker should be familiar with the client's case history, aware of family

dynamics, and assist in setting short and long range treatment goals.

* 2. Monitor the implementation of the established treatment plan within the residential program. This

includes submitting periodic team reports, reminding co-workers when the program is not being

followed as prescribed.

* 3. Engage in on-going assessment and evaluation, with the therapist, to assure the effectiveness of the

treatment program.

* 4. Schedule weekly review time with each goal client to solicit input for assessment; serve as a contact

person for that client regarding specific requests to be made to the treatment team i.e., room changes,

privilege requests, use of savings account, extra-curricular activities desired, etc.

* 5. Maintain periodic contact with client families as necessitated. Maintain contact with assigned

volunteers, school personnel, etc.

* 6. Complete other duties as assigned and coordinated with the therapist.

Note: Those areas marked with an asterik are essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) only, effective July 26, 1992.

Revised as of October 22, 2004

Revised as of December 17, 1998

Revised as of November 27, 1995