Day Treatment: Trauma-Informed Youth Group Facilitator

ACE Wellness Center; Valleyview (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

ACE Wellness Center is seeking a Day Treatment Group Facilitator to lead structured youth groups, implement evidence-based curricula, and support social-emotional development in a trauma-informed environment.

The role collaborates with clinical and educational staff, maintains documentation, participates in supervision, and helps crisis prevention and de-escalation while upholding agency policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; related degree preferred.
• Experience with youth in behavioral health, education, or social services preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; trauma-informed care understanding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily therapeutic, psychoeducational, and skills-based groups following approved curricula and treatment plans.
• Maintain a structured and supportive environment that promotes emotional regulation and safety.
• Support youth in developing coping skills, communication skills, and prosocial behavior.
• Implement trauma-informed strategies and adhere to behavior intervention plans as assigned.
• Accurately complete attendance, group notes, and other required documentation according to agency, regulatory, and payer standards.
• Report client progress, concerns, or significant incidents to clinical and administrative leadership in a timely manner.
• Assist in crisis-prevention and de-escalation using approved techniques.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and required supervision.
• Support daily programming needs including incentives, supplies, and reinforcement systems.
• Uphold agency policies, ethical standards, and state regulations.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Practice

Group Facilitation

Youth Engagement

Professionalism & Boundaries

Crisis Prevention & Response

Documentation Accuracy

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

ACE Wellness Center is seeking a Day Treatment Group Facilitator to lead structured youth groups, implement evidence-based curricula, and support social-emotional development in a trauma-informed environment.

The role collaborates with clinical and educational staff, maintains documentation, participates in supervision, and helps crisis prevention and de-escalation while upholding agency policies and state regulations.