http://www.jobshq.com/feeds/rss.cfm/employer/2880/ Employment listings for Northwood Children's Services brought to you by JobsHQ Evening Housekeeping/Janitorial StaffDeadline Until FilledDescription The primary function of this position is to maintain a clean, safe and healthy learning environment. This position is responsible for cleaning offices, hallways, bathrooms, classrooms, etc. Carpet cleaning, floor waxing and other duties as assigned by the supervisor. This position assists in maintaining the physical grounds, as needed.  QualificationsHigh school diploma, preferably with one or more years work experience. Experience with commercial or residential cleaning is preferred. TypeThis is a full time position, eligible for benefits. To apply, please submit an application at www.northwoodchildren.orgEEO Employer

]]> Child & Adolescent TherapistBe the change you want to see in the world... make a difference in the lives of children! Northwood Children's Services is recruiting for a child & adolescent therapist.This position offers exciting opportunities to work with children and adolescents in a day treatment setting. A key responsibility is to provide individual, group and family therapy. Therapists also facilitate group therapy sessions twice a day. The successful candidate must have the ability to manage behaviors in a fast paced, school environment.Therapists succeed at Northwood when they:*Are passionate about social services and dedicated to helping children and families*Value feedback and accountability*Value the collaboration that comes from working on a team and thrive working independently*Are results driven and detailed oriented*Have a sense of humor and find creative ways to implement ideas*Think "outside the box"*Value a strength-based treatment approach*Are looking for more than just a jobQualificationsMaster's Degree in social work, counseling or other related mental health field, plus two years of experience with families and children required. LICSW, LGSW, LP or LMFT, LPC or LPCC preferred. Licensed MHP or licensed eligible required. The candidate must have strong clinical skills and experience working with diverse populations. A valid driver's license and clean driving record is also required. The position requires flexibility to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.  To apply, please submit an application at www.northwoodchildren.orgEEO EmployerDeadlineUntil FilledOur MissionNorthwood Children's Services mission is to build brighter futures for the children and families we serve. We operate a full continuum of quality mental health treatment programs delivered by passionate, professional and highly trained staff.Our VisionOur vision is to provide the right service at the right time, with a focus on integrated and continuous care.

]]> CounselorBe the change you want to see in the world... make a difference in the lives of children! Northwood Children's Services is recruiting for residential counselors.This position offers exciting opportunities to work with children and adolescents in a residential treatment setting.A counselor's primary duties include the day-to-day care and supervision of the students within their group. Counselors provide a constructive model for the students to emulate, teach various coping and communication skills, physical and social skills, and help enable students to develop socially acceptable values and attitudes.Counselors are responsible for creating a living and learning environment that offers a variety of opportunities that serve to meet students' recreational, intellectual, social, and emotional needs.Counselors succeed at Northwood when they:*Are passionate about social services and dedicated to helping children and families*Value feedback and accountability*Value the collaboration that comes from working on a team and thrive working independently*Are results driven and detailed oriented*Have a sense of humor and find creative ways to implement ideas*Think "outside the box"*Value a strength-based treatment approach*Are looking for more than just a job This position works shifts, including days, evenings, overnights and weekends.QualificationsTwo years of college or other related post high-school education, or four years of experience in child care or the human services field. Desirable qualifications are a BA or BS degree and one or more years experience in the human services field. Demonstrated experience of working successfully with diverse populations is preferred.A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required.To apply, please submit an application at www.northwoodchildren.orgEEO Employer 

]]> Live In CounselorDescriptionThis is a live in counselor position. The employee in this role lives in the home with the students in the program. This position works shifts, including days, evenings, overnights and weekends.The counselor's primary duties include the day-to-day care and supervision of the students within their home. Counselors provide a constructive model for the students to emulate, teach various coping and communication skills, physical and social skills, and help enable students to develop socially acceptable values and attitudes.Counselors are also responsible to teach and help students develop cultural awareness and spiritual opportunities. These responsibilities are met through the counselors involvement with the students in their care and through the creation of a living and learning environment that offers a variety of opportunities that serve to meet students' recreational, intellectual, social, and emotional needs.QualificationsTwo years of college or other related post high-school education, or four years of experience in child care or the human services field. Desirable qualifications are a BA or BS degree and one or more years experience in the human services field.A clean driving record and background study is required.To apply, please submit an application at www.northwoodchildren.orgEEO Employer 

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