Lead Milieu Counselor - Bilingual Spanish (Part time) (Overnight Shift)

Morrison Child and Family Services•Portland, OR

15d•$24 - $27

About The Position

Morrison Child and Family Services is hiring a part-time Lead Milieu Counselor for its ORR Long Term Group Home in Mt Scott, Oregon. This is a 30-hour-per-week, non-exempt hourly position on the overnight shift, Thursday through Saturday, 9:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The role pays $24.09–$26.54 per hour for bilingual Spanish skills and reports to the Milieu Supervisor. The Lead Milieu Counselor supports the Milieu Supervisor, models program policies and appropriate interactions with youth, and serves as the main point of contact when the supervisor is not on shift. The role coordinates floor coverage and duties, helps resolve milieu issues, carries out Milieu Counselor duties, tracks behavior-plan progress as needed, and completes reports and other assigned tasks. The position also supports youth safety, medication administration, compliance, staff development, and the implementation of the Sanctuary Model and trauma-informed practices. Work takes place in clinical offices, residential programs, community settings, administration buildings, public locations, and social service sites. Breaks and meals may be interrupted. The environment may involve unpredictable circumstances, potential violent behavior, exposure to disease or biohazards, noise, and contaminants. Physical requirements include using office equipment, moving physically, performing physical interventions when needed and consistent with training, and reaching, stooping, and repetitive wrist and hand motions.

Requirements

Bilingual Spanish and English skills, including written, reading, and verbal proficiency, are strongly preferred; must pass a Spanish language proficiency test.
At least 21 years of age.
High school diploma.
At least one recent year of employment experience in child welfare, working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, databases, and Outlook.
Ability to lead a group of staff and clients.
Ability to maintain composure and professional boundaries in chaotic situations and de-escalate potentially volatile situations involving clients and/or visitors.
Ability to keep accurate records and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to follow oral and written directives and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Basic knowledge of program policies and procedures, including safety and security in a residential setting.
Knowledge of youth emergency response policies and procedures, including crisis self-awareness, CPR/First Aid, medical emergencies, and mental health crises.
Knowledge of crisis de-escalation and evidence-based physical restraint techniques.
Pass Morrison's criminal history background check and a suitability determination investigation through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Provide proof of MMR, Varicella, and DTap vaccination, and annual influenza vaccination.
Meet agency driving requirements: valid Oregon or Washington driver's license, personal auto liability insurance, and a driving record that permits coverage under the corporate auto liability policy.
Complete Bloodborne Pathogen Training.
Travel between program locations.
Obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire and keep it current.
Complete other applicable trainings and required updates or renewals.
Be available to work any of the seven days of the week and any shift, including swing or early morning shifts, as stated in the general availability requirement.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a leadership role.
Residential experience.
Knowledge of adolescent developmental issues, trauma, abuse and neglect, substance abuse and dependence, delinquency, peer influence, and related group and individual interventions.

Responsibilities

Support the Milieu Supervisor and model program and ORR policies and appropriate interactions with youth.
Serve as the main point of contact when the Milieu Supervisor is not on shift.
Plan and coordinate floor coverage and duties.
Work with Milieu Supervisors to address and resolve milieu-related issues.
Carry out the duties of a Milieu Counselor.
Track individual behavior-plan progress as needed.
Attend meetings as designated by the supervisor.
Complete incident reports in a timely manner.
Monitor clients in the community to ensure their safety.
Complete Medication Administration training and administer medication to youth.
Share pertinent information with the program leadership team.
Follow agency, program, contract, quality assurance, compliance, HIPAA, client privacy, and fraud, waste, and abuse requirements; complete assigned training and report concerns appropriately.
Demonstrate commitment to learning and implementing the Sanctuary Model and other organizational policies and practices.
Participate in staff development, in-services, and training; model professional behavior and implement improvements to business practices.
Perform other duties as assigned to support successful department operations.