Job Description
Treatment service specialists deliver direct support to children with special needs in school settings, developing individualized plans with parents, teachers, and staff. They communicate behavioral observations to treatment teams and build team dynamics. Specialists use wrap-around approaches to enhance success in school and home environments. Assistance includes helping youth build coping, social, recreational, independent living, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
AWARE promotes recovery for adults, children, and families to foster community involvement and personal growth. The organization offers compassionate, engaged care grounded in unconditional support. AWARE serves clients across Montana through inclusive work settings emphasizing professional opportunities.
Tasks involve collaborating on plans, utilizing performance-based software for documentation, and navigating electronic medical records systems. Work requires computer literacy and accurate observation reporting. Interactions occur with parents, teachers, school personnel, treatment teams, and youth. The role demands following oral and written instructions in resident care methods. A challenge is obtaining an acceptable criminal background check and maintaining an acceptable driving record.
Treatment service specialists earn $19.75 to $21.92 per hour. Positions are based in Hamilton, Montana, with potential school-related travel. Benefits include health insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, annual raises, wellness programs, and generous paid time off. Development opportunities cover team building activities and basic computer skills training.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct services to children with special needs in schools
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, and school personnel on individualized plans
- Communicate behavioral and emotional observations to treatment teams
- Utilize wrap-around approaches for child success in school and home
- Assist youth in developing coping, social, recreational, independent living, mediation, and conflict resolution skills
Requirements
- High School Diploma or HSE
- Past employment experience
- BS/BA Degree in Human Services Related Field preferred or equivalency based on experience
- Computer literacy including navigation of performance-based software and electronic medical records
- Interpersonal oral and written communication skills
- Valid Montana Driver's License and acceptable driving record
- Acceptable criminal and protective services background check