Total Talent Consultants is hiring for Residential Treatment Specialist is responsible for the daily direct care and supervision of children in residence suffering from childhood trauma with resulting behavioral health issues.

The Residential Treatment Specialist ensures children's basic life, educational and emotional needs are provided.

He or she acts as a role model and mentor for the residents, demonstrating appropriate social and relationship building skills using a trauma informed care model called Sanctuary using the 7 Commitments of the Sanctuary Model -open communication, democracy, non-violence, social learning, social responsibility, growth and change.

CHNK Behavioral Health is the only agency in Kentucky currently certified by the Sanctuary Institute to use this model, and is also the first agency in Kentucky to receive All Children All Families Innovator status from the Human Rights Campaign in LGBTQ competencies.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Level 1 Residential Treatment Specialist

1. A High School diploma is required. Bachelor's degree in a human service field preferred.

2. Must be 19 years of age or older, and have one year demonstrated experience with youth. Previous experience with adolescents in a residential setting strongly preferred.

3. Demonstrate the ability to form and maintain nurturing relationships with emotionally disturbed children.

4. Ability to complete written documentation.

5. Must have a current driver's license and driver's insurance. Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work.

6. Demonstrate proven sensitivity to the various cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of Children's Home clients and staff.

7. Must be willing to spend meal period eating with the clients on a regular basis.

Level 2 Residential Treatment Specialist

1. Bachelor’s Degree Preferred. Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Human Services. Will consider other degrees in fields that emphasize communication skills, problem solving skills, understanding and interacting with others of diverse backgrounds, and knowledge of group and individual behaviors.

OR

> High School Degree Required PLUS

2 or more years relevant experience preferably in Mental/Behavioral Health or Developmental Disabilities, may consider experience in other social services.

OR

> High School Degree with Associates Degree or 2 Years of College Level Course Work, must be in the fields stated above PLUS one year of relevant experience as stated above.

Multiple openings. Look forward to speaking with you about the position. Apply today.