***$3,000 SIGNING BONUS for NEW EMPLOYEES - $1,000 @ 90 days / $1,000 @ 6 months / $1,000 @ 1 year***

Who We Are:

Since 1946, we’ve been providing compassionate treatment to support the behavioral, physical and emotional health of children and families, where the needs of each child are individually assessed and dynamic treatment plans are specifically designed to properly transition them from disruptive to permanent, stable environments. Our services include community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs throughout our locations in central and northeast Ohio and West Virginia.

Working at The Village Network:

• The Village Network prides itself on a Culture of Care: Come be a part of the mission and a member of a team that has a passion for what they do and the people they serve.
• Excellent safety record and training program. The Village Network utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving along with The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to addresses the individual needs of youth and their families.
• 4 day work weeks for residential direct care staff. That means 3 days off every week!
• Competitive salaries and great benefits including a 403(b) plan with both a 5% company contribution and 50% match of the first 7% after 1 year of service.
• 192 hours (YES 19 DAYS!) of PTO offered in the first year in addition to 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees with potential for PTO buy back for unused time.
• 10 year history of giving annual bonuses.
• Advancement Opportunities: The village network is a growing organization and we aim to promote from within.

Job Title: Recreation Specialist

Reports To: Program Manager

Direct Reports: None

Summary:

As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, your role will be to provide direct care and other related technical and clinical support activities that align with The Village Network’s Mission, Vision & Values.

Essential Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Plans recreational activities on and off grounds for youth
• Facilitates recreational activities on and off grounds for youth
• Promotes healthy exercise habits
• Implements pattern repetitive movements into daily activities
• Takes part in event planning for recreational department events
• Provides behavior management in the following ways:
  • Supporting client’s efforts toward treatment goals
  • Role model and teaching appropriate skills and behaviors
  • Implement the 6 R’s strategies when working with clients
  • Utilize Collaborative Problem Solving
• Provides individual and/or group mental health services as appropriate to the child service plan. Will be responsible for providing clinical documentation of services rendered.
• Attends and participates in staff and treatment team meetings in order to better collaborate with the treatment team.
• Responsible for supervision for all clients during assigned shift.
• Engages with client family members as well as teachers and school staff in accordance with service plan.
• Presents in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions.
• Interacts with clients within TVN’s trauma informed models.
• Supports the youth’s education through tutoring and emotional support as part of daily operations.
• In the absence of a supervisor will act as team lead. This may include scheduling transportation, performing daily check ins, collecting documentation.
• Provides mentorship and formal supervision of level I and II staff including but not limited to providing instruction and direct observation in behavior management, creation of a positive environment, communication skills, and developing appropriate/therapeutic relationships.
• Act as the lead in facilitating treatment groups and may carry an outpatient caseload.
• Temporarily assists in the transportation needs when not assigned to other program needs and may need to travel to multiple sites in order to provide necessary services.
• Provides crisis management services throughout the programs including the proper use of de-escalation techniques and restraints as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a Recreation, Exercise Science, Human Services, or related field OR 3+ years of experience working in a related role.
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to use a computer, proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance. In addition, travel to homes of clients/students is necessary.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to comply with The Village Network requirements for using restraints including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training.
• Ability to handle bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, reaching, and walking for periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds independently.
• Must be able to remain alert to problems, needs or emergencies that might arise on any shift, maintaining a safe environment for the clients.
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all levels or personnel, internal and external to the company.

Check out our website to learn more about The Village Network https://thevillagenetwork.org/ and visit the Careers page to explore additional opportunities and check out our benefits brochure.