What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Treatment Aide position at Lutheran Family Services?
Job Type
Full-Time
Position Summary:
Full-Time
Position Summary:
- The Community Treatment Aide provides direct support and assistance to youth and their parents/primary caregivers to help learn and practice techniques to improve the youth’s level of functioning and enhance the parent’s/caregiver’s ability to manage the youth’s behavioral health symptoms. This role connects with the youth’s outpatient therapist to help promote client recovery, independence and well-being through trauma-informed, person-centered care.
- Provide support to clients in developing and achieving personal recovery goals.
- Assist clients with daily living activities, including transportation, meal preparation, and household tasks.
- Provide interventions such as parent instruction, de-escalation techniques, behavioral management techniques, coping skills and social and life skills development.
- Accompany and/or transport clients to appointments, community activities, and social events to foster integration and independence when related to the comprehensive treatment plan.
- Develop a goal plan that is part of the comprehensive treatment plan of the individual’s outpatient therapist.
- Educate clients about available resources and assist with applications and follow-ups.
- Build relationships with local organizations to enhance resource access and coordination.
- Attend team meetings and provide input on client progress, challenges, and successes.
- Participate in staff training and professional development opportunities.
- Document all client interactions, activities, and progress updates within electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Report any concerns or changes in client status to the appropriate team members promptly.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to organizational policies and ethical standards.
- Provide timely support during crises, implementing de-escalation techniques as needed.
- Coordinate with staff and emergency services to ensure client safety and stabilization.
- Perform other job-related duties as needed.
- Strong relational and communication skills; able to build rapport across diverse populations
- Knowledge of community resources, behavioral health principles, and trauma-informed care.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health record systems.
- Awareness and sensitivity of our constituents and the populations served by employees.
- Regular and predictable attendance, and promptness for work.
- Commitment to uphold the mission, vision, and values of Lutheran Family Services.
- Support the agency’s objective to be an inclusive and accessible workplace.
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability
- Advocacy
- Organization
- Helping
- Service definitions require the Community Treatment Aide to be at least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, or a related field preferred.
- A minimum of two years of experience working with children is required, which may be met through two years of experience, two years of human-services education, or a combination of one year of education and one year of experience working with children.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care principles and person-centered practices.
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Bilingual in English and another language preferred (desired languages align with languages spoken by our client populations, including but not limited to Spanish, Arabic, etc.).
- Prolonged periods of desk work, standing, walking, driving, and navigating client homes.
- Primary work environment is the client’s home, with additional service delivery occurring in foster homes, schools, or other appropriate community locations.
- Flexible scheduling is required to provide services at times that meet the needs of the individual and their family, including after-school hours, evenings, and/or weekends.
- Company-issued laptop and cell phone provided.
- Daily travel within the community to deliver client services is required.
- Valid driver’s license, proof of liability auto insurance, and daily use of a personal vehicle for client and program needs within the community are required.
