Daytime Child & Adolescent Group Facilitator

Kids Thrive; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Kid's Thrive Central is seeking an experienced Outpatient Group Facilitator to lead structured groups for children and adolescents in a daytime setting in Cincinnati, Ohio. You will support emotional regulation, coping, and social skills in a safe, therapeutic environment.

You will collaborate with therapists, case managers, and families, monitor group dynamics, maintain boundaries, and complete timely documentation while upholding confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, families, education, social services, behavioral health, or a related population.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish positive and professional relationships with youth.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured outpatient groups for children and adolescents.
• Create a safe, welcoming, respectful, and supportive group environment.
• Lead age-appropriate activities focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, social skills, problem-solving, and positive decision-making.
• Encourage participation and meaningful engagement from group members.
• Establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Monitor group dynamics and respond appropriately to behavioral or emotional concerns.
• Model and reinforce positive communication, cooperation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Help participants practice healthy coping and emotional-regulation strategies.
• Follow established treatment plans, program procedures, safety protocols, and organizational policies.
• Observe participant behavior and communicate relevant information to appropriate clinical team members.
• Complete required documentation accurately and within established timelines.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, behavioral health professionals, families, and other members of the care team as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect participant privacy.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and therapeutic group environment.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, supervision, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by program leadership.

Skills

Child Development

Group Facilitation

Behavioral Health

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

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

Job description

Kid's Thrive Central is seeking an experienced Outpatient Group Facilitator to lead structured groups for children and adolescents in a daytime setting in Cincinnati, Ohio. You will support emotional regulation, coping, and social skills in a safe, therapeutic environment.

You will collaborate with therapists, case managers, and families, monitor group dynamics, maintain boundaries, and complete timely documentation while upholding confidentiality.