Child/Youth Day Treatment School Specialist

Crossroads Health , a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with facilities located in Mentor, Painesville, and Cleveland, serves Northeast Ohio communities with comprehensive behavioral and primary integrated healthcare, early childhood services, extended housing and recovery services no matter one’s ability to pay. Our mission is to provide hope, healing, and healthcare to everyone.

If you have a passion for kids and a 'save the world" mentality, Crossroads Health has a wonderful opportunity for you. We have an immediate need for a Child Youth Specialist in our Day Treatment Program. This position provides "hands-on" client monitoring, supervision, therapeutic activities and behavioral interventions in the Day Treatment Program. The Child/Youth Specialist will provide on-site client supervision on community outings and during van transportation; facilitates/co-facilitates groups and other therapeutic activities; and provides crisis support as needed. This highly visible position will have an opportunity to provide a positive environment for kids who are in need of understanding, patience and a can-do attitude.

Education :
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field involving child and youth population with mental health needs

Experience :
• One (1) to two (2) years internship experience (preferred)
• Group facilitation experience (preferred)

Licensure/Certifications :
• QMHS- qualified mental health specialist (employer provided)
• AMD- Aggressive Management De-escalation/Physical Hold Training within first 6 months of employment
• For positions that may transport clients: Must have an acceptable driving record (4 points of less), reliable transportation, and carry automobile insurance with minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 and property damage of $50,000
• BLS/CPR/First Aid (as applicable, company provided)

Physical Requirements and Work Environment :
• Drug Screen, TB Test, Background check (required)
• Setting: Day Treatment
• Schedule: 8:00 am- 4:00 pm Monday-Friday
• Travel: Transport and monitoring of clients in large 12 passenger vehicle. Comfortable making home visits throughout the community and transport clients in agency vans

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $20.00 - $20.50 per hour. Starting pay will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Our organization is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniform service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. We are a drug free work environment and all new hires are required to pass a 10 panel drug screen which incudes screening for THC.