Partner with teachers and therapists to implement academic and behavioral programs for emotionally disturbed youth. Provide direct supervision, behavior management, and crisis intervention while maintaining programmatic records.
Requirements summary
Must have a minimum of a high school diploma and experience working with children. A valid driver's license, current insurance, and the physical ability to perform active classroom duties are required.
Trauma Informed Day Treatment Behavior Interventionist Overview Now more than ever, mental and behavioral health care for kids is needed in our community. Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health is looking to meet the growing demands by hiring a full-time Trauma Informed Day Treatment Behavior Interventionist. As a member of our team, you will help children, youth and families successfully meet life's challenges by offering the support they need. We are a collaborative network of child therapists, psychiatrists, PMHNPs, case managers, school staff, community partners and other mental health professionals working toward a common goal. Together, we provide a positive environment for kids and their families to find health, hope and happiness. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join one of the most innovative therapeutic mental health programs in Stark County. C&A is recognized by Zippia and The Cleveland Plain Dealer/cleveland.com as a Top Workplace in Stark County. We offer a compassionate, supportive, accountable work environment to help you grow your career, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous and affordable medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, and paid time off. Job Description/Duties The Trauma Focused Day Treatment Behavior Interventionist will partner with TIDTx teachers and therapists to create and implement an academic/behavioral program of study that meets individual learner needs, interests and abilities. This paraprofessional will be a member of a psycho-educational multi-disciplinary team which serves to lead severely emotionally and behaviorally disturbed youth to maximize their intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and development. We need classroom and floater staff.
Additional job responsibilities include: Provides individual and small group practice of academic skills introduced by the teacher Provides behavior management assistance, support, and intervention to
TIDTx youth and staff: monitoring youth in the comfort room, verbal de-escalation, behavioral coaching and rehearsal, problem-solving, self-regulation skill development Establishing, modeling, and reinforcing appropriate positive relationship building skills with youth Crisis intervention, de-escalation, physical holding Assists in the development and implementation of individual behavior therapy plans, especially of the youth being tagged Provides effective direct and indirect supervision of clients at all times Contributes to the multi-disciplinary team by actively participating in treatment planning and coordination meetings as appropriate Assists with maintaining classroom and programmatic records and data including but not limited to the following: info for report cards and IEP tracking, attendance, youth achievement records, daily passport, youth behavior rating sheet, and critical incident reports as needed using computer and internet resources Assisting with Summer
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Retirement
Programming
Other job duties as assigned
Individual characteristics: well developed verbal and written communication skills; highly organized; energetic; comfortable with culturally diverse populations; able to form therapeutic alliances with youth; strong teamwork and computer skills Additional job demands include being physically able to lift, push, pull, carry, squat, crouch, and kneel, sit on the floor and get back up again, walking, jumping, running, playing, standing, some climbing and balancing. This job is approximately 35% sitting, 25-35% standing, and 25%-35% being active.
Qualifications
Must have a minimum of a High School diploma - college preferred Experience working with children Valid driver's license and current insurance Why Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health At Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health, we are here for you, so you can be there for them. We provide a supportive environment for our clinical therapists to grow and lead in their careers, and in turn, you bring unmatched compassionate care and expertise. We have been recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Companies to work for in Stark County, because we strive to take care of our team at work and at home. Recognition and Awards Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health has been recognized and ranked on three Zippia lists: Best Non-Profit Companies to Work for in Ohio Best Companies to Work for in Canton, Ohio 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Workplace for Non-Profits in Northeastern Ohio by Cleveland Plain Dealer/cleveland.com Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Salute Award - 2018 Award of Appreciation Location We have four locations in Stark County including downtown Canton, Belden Village, Alliance, and Plain Township. This position is in our downtown Canton location. Salary Range/Compensation: Agency Standards Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on most days. On designated meeting days, the schedule extends to 4:00 p.m. Summer hours may vary.
In Ohio, trauma-informed day treatment behavior interventionist roles often reflect steady demand in school-based and youth behavioral health settings, where experience with children and the ability to support active classrooms matter. These positions can be competitive because employers look for candidates who can balance de-escalation, consistency, and mobility requirements such as a valid driver’s license and current insurance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your child-care experience and readiness for physically active duties before applying.
