• Provide short-term, direct care to youth enrolled in the OhioRise program, as necessary.
• Maintain open and effective communication with youth, their family, and other members of the treatment team.
• Provide timely updates to family regarding the youth’s activities, progress, and any concerns observed during respite services.
• Provide transportation to youth to selected community activities.
• Plan and participate in recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities suited to the individual’s age and abilities.
• Ensure a safe, nurturing, and structured environment in line with the client’s individual care plan.
• Promote socialization and positive interactions.
• Collaborate with members of the treatment team to ensure continuity of care and alignment with the youth’s Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP), if applicable.
• Provide services that align with the Agency’s quality and productivity standards.
• Follow safety protocols established by the Agency.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment.  All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.

• Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
• All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Education:  Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field required.
• Licensure:  QMHS certification must be obtained before billing services for the Agency.
• Competency/Skills:
  • Ability to work with diverse populations with complex needs impacted by poverty.
  • Core Expertise: Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
  • Independent Judgment: Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
  • Cultural Competency: Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
  • Interpersonal Communication: Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
  • Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
  • Collaboration and Teamwork: Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
  • Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions
• Experience: Experience working with youth with mental health or behavioral challenges preferred.
• Other: Must be available to provide care during school hours, in the evenings and on weekends as needed. Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license, a working vehicle, and proof of auto insurance meeting state minimum requirements.         

Applewood Centers, Inc. (“Applewood”) is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.