Lead Youth Counselor -Crisis Program-Richfield (Horizon)

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres • Richfield, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Youth Counselor supports youth experiencing a mental health crisis in children’s crisis settings, helping them remain in the community rather than live in a hospital, hotel, or detention center. The role implements interventions identified in each youth’s therapeutic support plan and engages in daily activities with clients, including hygiene and daily tasks, cooking, keeping to schedules, community activities, and behavior management.

As the lead on shift, this employee ensures schedules are followed and coworkers adhere to policies and procedures. The role mentors coworkers and models trauma-informed care. Each lead counselor also takes responsibility for an additional area of the home, such as maintaining the activity calendar or ordering supplies. The position includes supporting healthcare management, medication administration, documentation, household upkeep, and coordination with clients’ support networks. The employee may cross-train at multiple crisis programs to meet staffing needs.

The anticipated schedule is 40 hours per pay period, combining day shifts from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and evening shifts from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., including every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday). Willingness to work a combination of these hours is required. The base rate is $28 per hour, with a $2-per-hour weekend differential for hours between Friday 10 p.m. and Sunday 10 p.m., and a $1-per-hour overnight differential for hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sleep hours are paid at $12.41 per hour when assigned. A $1,500 retention bonus is offered for full-time employees, paid over one year.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Bachelor’s degree or three years of experience with youth in a residential, shelter, or crisis program.
• Must pass the Department of Human Services background check and maintain qualified status.
• Must be able to meet the company’s physical job demands.
• If using a personal vehicle for company business, must have a current, valid driver’s license and insurance required by state law.
• Must successfully complete the provided Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training with a score of at least 70% within the first two months of employment.
• Must successfully complete Medication Administration class with a score of at least 80%, and regularly pass medications correctly without error.
• Must demonstrate mastery of basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage youth in daily activities and manage behaviors according to each client’s individual plan and needs.
• Use a trauma-informed approach in interactions with clients and coworkers.
• Maintain open communication with coworkers and coach and mentor staff on shift.
• Attend team and client meetings.
• Ensure client safety by implementing behavior interventions described in the therapeutic support plan.
• Take clients into the community and demonstrate safe and appropriate social skills.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.
• Keep the home clean and safe by following policies and procedures.
• Work with clients’ families, guardians, and workers to encourage communication and healthy relationships.
• Help clients identify triggers and use coping strategies to stabilize and transition to a long-term living option.
• Lead and teach DBT groups on shift and participate in recreation, games, and home events.
• Complete required shift documentation and oversee house and client documentation in coordination with the Program Supervisor.
• Assist with daily housekeeping and household maintenance.
• Implement programs in accordance with the Coordinated Service and Support Plan (CSSP), CSSP Addendum (CSSP-A), and Individual Abuse Prevention Plan.
• Administer and document prescribed medications, treatments, diets, and exams as directed by the CSSP and CSSP-A.
• Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and MORA policies and procedures.
• Prepare meals according to planned menus and complete weekly food ordering as needed or scheduled.
• Read and follow company policies and procedures; check MORA email each shift and use SharePoint and Microsoft Teams as needed for documentation and current information.
• Administer medications according to medication administration guidelines.
• Complete mandatory training required by MORA or 245D regulations and attend Medical Coordinator trainings and drop-ins as needed.
• Support overall healthcare management for clients in conjunction with the Lead Youth Counselor.
• Ensure fire and weather drills are completed at the frequency required by licensing, unless appropriately delegated.
• Cross-train at multiple Crisis programs to support youth and staffing-ratio needs.
• Work harmoniously with and show respect to internal and external individuals, and collaborate with the team on other assigned or needed duties.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with a company-sponsored health reimbursement account and health savings account.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance coverage options for employees, spouses, and children.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• 403B retirement plan with matching after one year of employment.
• Paid time off of up to three weeks annually, increasing after the first year of employment.
• Opportunity to use the company’s private vacation property in McGregor, Minnesota.
• Awards for outstanding employee performance and promotion opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement, with promotion from within.
• $1,500 retention bonus for full-time employees, paid over one year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level