Youth Specialist II/III — Residential Treatment

Job overview

The Youth Specialist II/III — Residential Treatment role is onsite in Dayton, OH, in the Nicholas Residential Treatment department. The posting lists pay of $22.34 per hour and a 40-hour workweek; employees are assigned a shift because the facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The role serves youth in a residential treatment facility within the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Juvenile Division. The specialist provides counseling, supervision, and behavioral guidance to youth while maintaining a safe and secure setting. The role supports treatment plans, daily living and social skills, school attendance, crisis response, and communication across shifts and with families and care partners.

What you'll do

• Provide individual and group counseling
• supervise daily routines and recreational activities
• teach socially acceptable behavior and adaptive skills
• support school attendance
• implement crisis intervention
• maintain records and treatment summaries
• coordinate treatment plans with coworkers and supervisors
• enforce security procedures and intervene in altercations
• observe youth needs
• transport youth to appointments and activities
• admit youth and explain facility rules
• provide CPR and first aid as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

youth specialist ii/iii

residential treatment

dayton oh

montgomery county

juvenile division

nicholas residential treatment

youth counseling

crisis intervention

behavior management

cpr

first aid

$22.34/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Youth Specialist II requires a high school diploma or GED in a related field and 1–3 years working with youth; Youth Specialist III requires a bachelor's degree and specified counseling or youth-work experience. CPR, First Aid, and a state motor vehicle operator's license are required.

About the employer

Montgomery County, Ohio is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.