December 21, 2011

Relief Treatment Worker
Hand in Hand Day Treatment
Monday - Friday

Reference Job Code RTW-721
To Apply Please Follow Application Procedures

POSITION SUMMARY:
The relief treatment milieu worker is responsible for tracking and reporting clients’ treatment progress.  Duties include basic care taking, child management, relationship-building, tracking and reporting client’s treatment progress and providing group leadership.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
A typical background for the person who can fulfill the duties of this position is as follows:

• Experience working with children
• Bachelor’s degree or eligibility for QHMA if in a mental health position/role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with a broad variety of people, including staff, supervisors and management.
• Works effectively as a team member.
• Maintains appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to perform counseling and relationship skills effectively.
• Demonstrates group leadership and organizational skills.
• Willingness to assist in the physical management of children including physical restraints and escorts of children weighing up to 200 lbs. (once training is completed).
• Regularly attend scheduled shifts, be punctual for scheduled shifts and meetings and be in a condition suitable for assuming responsibilities of position.
• Effectively monitor safety and demonstrate group management skills and effectively de-escalate potentially chaotic or volatile situations.
• Stays calm and emotionally available in an environment serving children with emotional disturbances.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires driving personal or agency vehicle, a valid driver’s license for state of residency, personal auto liability insurance, and a driving record permitting coverage under corporate auto liability policy.
• Must pass criminal history background check.
• Maintenance of current Standard First Aid and CPR certification is required.
• Must pass and maintain Oregon Intervention System training and certification.

COMPENSATION:
$10.32 -$10.55 Hourly DOE

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Email a cover letter and resume to jobs@morrisonkids.org and reference job code “RTW-721” in the subject line of your email and in your cover letter.
• Alternative: Fax your cover letter/resume to Morrison Child and Family Services at (503)736-9759 and put “RTW-721” on your cover letter.

To be considered for this position you must follow this application procedure and you must meet all position qualifications/requirements.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Position Open Until Enough Qualified Applicants Have Responded
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