Summer Part Time Behavioral Support Counselor

Brighter Stronger Foundation LLC•Essex, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Brighter, Stronger Foundation’s Summer Program and support youth with behavioral health needs through engaging, structured, and therapeutic activities. We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated individuals who are passionate about helping youth thrive in a safe and supportive environment. This is more than a summer job; it is an opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop professional skills, and positively impact the lives of youth in your community.

Requirements

Minimum age of eighteen (16).
Access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with no more than two (2) points.
Must be willing to drive fifteen (15) passenger vans.
Must be willing to transport assigned caseloads in personal vehicles.
Must have a satisfactory CJIS report.
High School diploma preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
Desire of continuing learning opportunities, and willingness to embrace instruction.
Must present a professional demeanor in accordance with BSF Core Values.
Minimum of 100 hours to 11 months experience working with youth with autism, emotionally disturbed youth, or individuals with developmental disabilities.
Staff must be trainable, possess drive and passion to collaborate with individuals with behavioral health needs.
Staff understand providing good customer service and working as a team.
Limited experience is acceptable and meets minimum requirements.
Minimum of one (1) year experience working with youth with autism, emotionally disturbed youth, or individuals with developmental disabilities.
Requires a minimum of one (1) year of Behavior Management experience working with youth with autism, emotionally disturbed youth, or individuals with developmental disabilities.
Staff must have exposure to clients with behavioral health needs.
Must understand crisis/behavior management and can offer significant support to clients.
Staff demonstrate skills in customer service, crisis management and working as a team.
Must meet level I requirements.
Staff are required to have a moderate level of supervision from the Supervisor.
Staff are eligible to work within ARS and TBS departments in an onsite or home/community setting.
Staff can collaborate with both intensive high-level clients and low-level clients.
Staff demonstrate a high skill set in customer service, crisis management and working as a team.
Must meet skill levels I & II requirements.
Staff are required to receive a low level of supervision from the Supervisor.

Nice To Haves

College coursework in human services or education a plus

Responsibilities

Support youth during structured group activities and field trips
Implement behavior and life skills strategies from individualized treatment plans
Ensure client safety and promote engagement
Collect and track behavior data
Communicate with supervisors and participate in team meetings
Create a positive, inclusive environment for all participants