Ucan (Chicago) - Chicago, IL
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Chicago, IL
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Residential Treatment Specialist (RTS) provides direct service to children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional disorders in a residential setting. This role involves supervising residents, teaching daily living and social skills, managing behavior, and implementing treatment plans. The RTS is expected to model cooperative teamwork and maintain a professional, ethical, and therapeutic demeanor at all times with residents and colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor the whereabouts and activities of all assigned residents during the scheduled shift.
- Maintain current knowledge through participation in mandatory training.
- Understand the treatment goals of the program and the RTS role in residential treatment.
- Manage the behavior of residents using approved behavioral management interventions.
- Implement individual behavior management plans for residents through a teamwork approach.
- Supervise and monitor residents' self-administration of medication.
- Monitor physical vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate as needed.
- Provide transportation for residents as needed within program guidelines.
- Establish and maintain a caring and therapeutic relationship with residents.
- Maintain program records and daily logs, ensuring accurate documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field.
- 5 years of related experience in human services, child welfare, or crisis intervention.
- First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
- Valid driver's license with approval/authorization by DCFS to transport children.
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff and clients.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in crisis intervention and patient monitoring.
- Knowledge of child development and childhood disorders.
- Leadership and teaching skills.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
