Trauma-Informed Residential Care Tech – Youth

Ozark Center; Beverwijk; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozark Center is seeking a Residential Psych Tech (RPT) to join a cottage-based treatment team responsible for day-to-day care and supervision of residents. The role supports individualized treatment plans for youths with behavioral health needs and trauma histories, reporting to the Cottage Supervisor.

The position emphasizes teamwork, trauma-informed care, and a warm, empathic approach to residents and families in a demanding care environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in group care or a professional setting with youth/children.
• High school degree or equivalent is required.
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime and shift changes.

Responsibilities

• Charts all pertinent observation on a continuing basis regarding residents.
• Supervises and assists residents in wake-up, meals, recreation, counseling, education/vocation needs, daily routine and hygiene, house rules and sleep.
• Works as a team member with other staff to implement program plans.
• Provides direct behavior observations and reinforcement of appropriate behaviors as prescribed by the cottage based treatment team.
• Participates in Team Meetings, shift information exchanges, daily cottage briefings and has input in the evaluation and treatment plan progress of each resident.

Skills

Group care experience

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Ozark Center is seeking a Residential Psych Tech (RPT) to join a cottage-based treatment team responsible for day-to-day care and supervision of residents. The role supports individualized treatment plans for youths with behavioral health needs and trauma histories, reporting to the Cottage Supervisor.

The position emphasizes teamwork, trauma-informed care, and a warm, empathic approach to residents and families in a demanding care environment.