Direct Care Specialist - 1st shift

Christian Children's Home of Ohio; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision

Paid time off & paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Christian Children's Home of Ohio seeks a Treatment Specialist to provide direct care for youth aged 6–18 on our Wooster campus. You will supervise residents, support educational and therapeutic activities, and participate in group and individual interactions that promote healthy connections.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, maintaining safety, and documenting progress. Must meet Ohio requirements and be willing to engage in ongoing training and field trips with residents.

Qualifications

• Age 21+ required by State of Ohio.
• High school diploma or GED required by State of Ohio.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with insurable driving record.
• Must be able to meet SCM safety/training requirements including physical restraint training.
• Must be able to commute to the Wooster campus daily.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the organization’s faith, code of conduct, and core values; provide a Christ‑focused, respectful environment.
• Meet basic physical and emotional needs of residents; supervise, set limits, and participate in team meetings.
• Transport residents to appointments and assist with daily activities and recreation.
• Use Safe Crisis Management (SCM) techniques per policy when needed.
• Document progress, participate in treatment planning, and maintain confidentiality under HIPAA.

Skills

Experience with kids

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Get ready to make a difference in the life of a child who needs you! The Treatment Specialist (Direct Care Specialist) develops and models healthy connections and relationships with kids from hard places, ages 6-18. Treatment Specialists provide care and supervision to our youth residents individually and in groups. This could range from helping youth prepare for and engage in daily educational and therapeutic activities as well as offering guidance and redirection. It also includes participating in recreational fun, arts and crafts, meal times, and movie nights. It's also likely you'll answer a bazillion questions, receive hugs, and enjoy field trips to baseball games, trampoline parks, and more. Learn more here: Childcare Specialist | Christian Children's Home of Ohio | CCHO

Rewards:

• Health Insurance
• Vision
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer match

Requirements

• Age 21+ required by State of Ohio
• High school diploma or GED required by State of Ohio
• Previous experience with kids preferred, but not required
• Must be able to be at work on CCHO's Wooster campus on time for each shift.
• Valid Ohio driver's license, with driving record that is insurable on agency policy; ability to legally and safely drive a vehicle
• Must be able to maintain compliance/certification with CCHO's requirements for using physical restraints (SCM: Safe Crisis Management), including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training. Physical ability to respond to crisis.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to CCHO's statement of faith and code of conduct. Treat others with Christ-like attitude, while helping them experience their worth in Christ, and demonstrating behaviors reflecting CCHO's core values of Relentless Commitment, Selflessness, and Kindness.
• TEAM first.
• Responsible for meeting many basic physical and emotional needs of the residents, including providing supervision, limit setting, participating in weekly team meetings, social training, meal preparation, medical attention, hygiene training, clothing needs, creating a safe and orderly environment, and facilitating recreation. Transport residents to scheduled appointments.
• Utilize Safe Crisis Management (SCM) de-escalation and restraint techniques according to agency policy/procedures when needed, including safely restraining a child of any size.
• Maintain child and campus safety by providing support and supervision of residents at all times.
• Follow daily routine/schedule and assist with organization of cottage schedule and routing as needed.
• Implement the Status System on a consistent and daily basis. Acts as a positive role model for relationship building and connection.
• Complete necessary paperwork.
• Participates in the development and implementation of treatment plans and program expectations. Maintains strict confidentiality of all records in compliance with HIPAA. Communicates effectively with the team/other staff, both verbally and in writing regarding treatment progress, planning decisions, problems, etc. Fills out all appropriate logs, reports, and forms. Attends meetings and shares observations about resident issues, such as peer problems, moods, preferences, sleep patterns, and family relationships.
• Assists with visitations, greets guests, meets with parents, checks residents for contraband, helps to evaluate child's emotional and physical needs before, during, and after visitation.

This position is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all of the following: background checks (fingerprints required), drug test, reference checks, Department of Justice National sex offender search, Ohio (and other states of residence) Alleged Perpetrator Search, as well as other checks as required by our licensing agency.

Candidates for most jobs must be 21 or older to apply. References, background checks, and drug screenings will be completed on all potential candidates. Direct care positions will require a pre-employment physical, as required by our licensing agency. Must be able to commute reliably for all on-site positions. Some roles require a valid Ohio driver's license and an insurable driving record. EOE.