Milieu Counselor (Youth Care Worker)

Morrison Child and Family Services•Portland, OR

33d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Milieu Counselor is responsible for providing direct care supervision and maintaining a safe and supportive environment for Unaccompanied Children (UC) in accordance to Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) licensing standards, Agency and program policies and standards, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. The program is a 24-hour shelter for male and female minors between the ages of 14-17. The program works with adolescents in a residential facility. The Youth Care Worker/Milieu Counselor (MC) provides direct supervision of youth in care and always maintains effective line-of-sight supervision. MC assists with vocational and daily living skills and is involved in working one-on-one, in groups and school settings, provides transportation and guidance for safety during resident outings and participates in serving daily meals, depending on program requirements.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age
Driver License
High School Diploma
Minimum of 1 year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting.
Basic computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, databases and Outlook
Pass a criminal history background check though Morrison and a suitability determination investigation through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. For further information review: https://www.opm.gov/suitability/suitability-and-credentialing-faqs/
Proof of Vaccination (MMR, Varicella, DTap & Influenza annually)
Meet agency driving requirements: a valid driver’s license for OR or WA and a driving record permitting coverage under corporate auto liability policy. Personal auto liability insurance ($100,000/$100,000 required), if position requires use of own vehicle for work purposes.
Bloodborne pathogen training
Ability to travel between programs locations
CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire and kept current
All other applicable trainings as required with necessary updates and reoccurrences
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and personal auto liability insurance

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual in Spanish and English, written, read and verbal strongly preferred. Must clear a language proficiency test for Spanish.
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

Provide effective supervision of milieu and youth activities according to the program’s daily schedule.
Complete documentation of services in a timely manner, including internal incident reports and shift summaries.
Transport and/or accompany youth to local appointments and other client outings.
De-escalate youth using behavior management techniques and perform appropriate follow ups
As a last resort, perform physical restraints of clients as needed following approved crisis intervention model methods.
Administer medication to youth, including required documentation and disposal.
Demonstrate a commitment to learning and implementing the Sanctuary Model and other organizational policies and practices.
Participate in staff development, in-services, and training related to workplace effectiveness; model professional behaviors and implement improvements to business practices with awareness of their impact in a trauma-informed behavioral healthcare organization.