Child Therapeutic Support Specialist

Kids Thrive; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & holidays

Retirement plan

Training & development

Employee assistance program

Career advancement

Supportive team

Job summary

Kid’s Thrive Dayton is seeking a dedicated Therapeutic Support Technician to join our team in Dayton, OH. You will work directly with children in a therapeutic setting, supporting daily routines and structured activities while helping implement individualized treatment plans.

We value compassionate, patient, and collaborative team players who can maintain accurate documentation and uphold safety standards in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in behavioral health, psychology, social services, or a related field is a plus.
• Experience working with children, behavioral health populations, or in a therapeutic environment is preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Patience, empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to providing quality care.
• Ability to follow instructions, maintain accurate documentation, and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Required background checks, training, and certifications must be completed in accordance with facility and applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and supervision to children in a therapeutic setting.
• Assist with daily routines, structured activities, and therapeutic programming.
• Encourage positive behaviors and the development of social and coping skills.
• Support the implementation of individualized treatment and behavioral plans as directed by the clinical team.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and structured environment for all children.
• Observe and report changes in behavior, mood, or overall well-being.
• Document activities, observations, and incidents accurately and in accordance with facility policies.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, clinicians, and other team members.
• Respond appropriately to challenging situations while following established safety and de-escalation procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Patience

Empathy

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Related field education

Tools

N/A

Job description

Kid’s Thrive Dayton is seeking a dedicated Therapeutic Support Technician to join our team in Dayton, OH. You will work directly with children in a therapeutic setting, supporting daily routines and structured activities while helping implement individualized treatment plans.

We value compassionate, patient, and collaborative team players who can maintain accurate documentation and uphold safety standards in a multidisciplinary environment.