The Treatment Specialist 1 is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of those we serve by coaching, educating, guiding, and actively engaging them in processes and activities designed to build the skills necessary for effective self-regulation, communication, greater attention, and flexible thinking. 

• Contributes to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our clients, colleagues and community partners from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Integrates principles of Trauma Informed Care in all aspects of work.
• Is sensitive to the children’s culture and socioeconomic characteristics that delivers the best possible care to the youth and families served.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and/or critical incidents provided in accordance with agency and regulatory standards. 
• Ensure regulatory and agency compliance is met at all times.
• Assist with a child’s physical care and hygiene, behavior management, and treatment planning and implementation.
• Utilize approved trauma-informed and evidence-based treatment techniques.
• Assist with planning for school, summer programming and special events.
• Promote parental involvement. 
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
• Assist in the facilitation of Day Treatment programming.
• Serve as a positive role model to clients while promoting pro-social behavior.
• May assist with the administration of medication for youth as needed.
• May transport children upon request of supervisor.
• Ensure a safe, structured environment free from physical, verbal or emotional abuse for each child.
• Provide coverage for programming as needed across the agency. 
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Education and/or Experience: HS Diploma required, plus 3 years of child care or behavioral health experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred in social services, psychology, or related field preferred. Possess a basic understanding of child development.