Behavioral Youth Counselor Assistant
About The Position
Youth Villages is seeking purpose-driven individuals to join their team as Behavioral Youth Counselor Assistants. This role is crucial in supporting Youth Villages' residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia, which provide safe and nurturing environments for youth aged 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. These programs utilize an intensive treatment approach that balances structure and freedom, preparing youth for success outside of residential settings. The focus is on helping youth transition to less restrictive treatment options by developing essential life skills through trauma-informed care, clinical interventions, and recreation therapy. Many youth also attend fully accredited on-campus schools to ensure their educational progress. Youth Villages has a long-standing commitment to transforming the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs. As a national leader in children's mental and behavioral health, they serve over 47,000 youth and families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. With a team of over 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is dedicated to employee growth, professional development, and supporting a mission that matters: helping children and families live successfully.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (required)
- Experience working with youth (required)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
- Applicants must be able to participate in physical interventions when necessary and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally more than 100 pounds.
- Applicants are required to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings and pass an agility and strength evaluation.
- Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families (strongly preferred)
Responsibilities
- Teaches youth necessary life skills and provides for their daily physical care
- Assists in treatment planning for each youth
- Participates in youth transports to various locations (including but not limited to doctors' appointments, court dates, community outings, home passes, etc.)
- Participates in recreation therapy sessions with their assigned group of youth
- Helps youth develop and implement positive coping skills using therapeutic interventions
- Facilitates group therapy sessions to support youth building life skills, social skills, moral reasoning skills, and anger control skills
- Completes daily documentation (such as contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notes) in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
- 401(k)
- 2 week paid vacation (full-time)
- 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
- 12 paid sick days per year
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
- Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
- Growth & development through continuous training
- Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
