Provide direct care and supervision for youth with emotional
& behavioral disorders in a therapeutic residential treatment
environment. Successful candidates will possess an understanding
of appropriate interactions with children and adolescents and
enjoy working with a challenging mental health population.
This position works in a milieu setting role modeling
appropriate behaviors, providing conflict resolution and
teaching independent living skills.
BSW or BA/BS
in psychology, social work or related field is highly preferred.
Significant experience may be substituted depending on type and
nature. Washington State agency affiliated counselor
registration required prior to beginning direct care
responsibilities. Effective written and verbal communication
skills necessary. Current CPR, First Aid, and food handlers
permit to be acquired within first 30 days of employment. Valid
Washington State driver’s license required.
We have current openings for evening, weekend and overnight
shifts varying between 6-40 hours per week. We are also
hiring for relief staff who agree to work an average of 5-10
shifts per month. Relief/On-call residential counselors work as
needed to cover vacations, last-minute call-ins, staffing
shortages, etc. This is a great opportunity for a student,
someone who wants to pick up extra income or an individual who
wants the flexibility to choose their own schedule!
Full Time
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Swing: Wed- Sat
Part Time
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Overnight Thur,
Fri & Sat , and Fri & Sat 11pm-9am
Part
Time
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Relief (4
positions):
As needed to cover vacations, call-ins, staff shortages
Seattle Children's Home is seeking a
Recreation Therapist with music and/or art skills to work with
adolescents diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disorders in
a residential treatment center. This position will collaborate
with Residential Counselors, Treatment Coordinators,
Psychiatrists, Nurses, and Recreation Therapists on a
multidisciplinary treatment team. Job duties include (a)
developing and implementing a variety of Therapeutic Programming
groups, (b) planning and leading community outings, (c)
completing assessments, (d) documenting treatment progress, and
(e) milieu management and crisis intervention as needed.
The position is full-time with benefits and the shift
involves one weekend day. Applicants should be eligible
for, or working toward completing, either the MT-BC or CTRS
requirements for their respective disciplines. Candidates who
have prior experience in adolescent psychiatry or Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy skills are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates must submit a résumé and a completed
application (from SCH website) to Human Resources.
BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN
Seattle Children's Home is looking to add
a Behavioral Technician to our community based programs. This
position will work with children and families on resolving
behavioral challenges by utilizing a positive behavior support
plan. This position is part-time (20 hours per week) with
flexible morning and late afternoon/early evening hours and may
include an occasional weekend day. The ideal candidate will have
a Bachelor's degree in psychology or other related field and at
least 12 months experience working with children. Additional
experience with positive behavior support plans, developmental
disabilities and family work is highly preferred. Interested
candidates must submit a résumé and a completed application
(from SCH website) to Human Resources.