Milieu Counselor (Youth Care Worker) - SAGE

Morrison Child and Family Services•Portland, OR

1d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The SAGE Youth Residential program provides long-term stabilization for survivors of commercial sexual exploitation (CSEC). Both during their exploitation and prior to it, many of these youth have experienced multiple environmental, social, and biological traumas. This may include sexual abuse, parental neglect and/or abuse, alcohol/drug dependency or abuse, school failure, and high levels of emotional vulnerability. Our SAGE program serves vulnerable youth in the CSEC population by providing a safe and secure setting in which they can experience Support, Achieve their goals, Grow, and become Empowered. The Milieu Counselor supervises youth in the milieu of an intensive treatment program providing support and guidance for daily living skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
1-year experience working with youth. Or a combination of education and experience related to working with youth.
Basic computer skills using word processing, spreadsheets, databases and email.
Provides emergency first aid, as needed, and maintains a current standard first aid/CPR certification
Able to pass a comprehensive criminal history background investigation
Must hold valid driver’s license— Oregon or Washington within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish, both written and spoken. Must clear a language proficiency test for Spanish
Direct experience with children and/or adolescents in a residential setting

Responsibilities

Milieu Counselors help adolescent girls, (11 – 17 years of age) who have been commercially sexually exploited (CSEC) by providing long-term stabilization in a therapeutic environment.
They are caregivers and role models for youth in the program. They create a supportive environment, where youth receive help with academics, encouragement in pursing individual interest/hobbies and if needed learn ways to address behavioral issues and trauma.
Ensures the safety of the clients we serve, both in the residential setting and during community outings.
Is aware of Morrison Compliance Program including Compliance Officer, Compliance Standards of Conduct, and Employee Compliance Hotline. Understands Compliance Standards of Conduct and signs attestation document. Completes all assigned compliance, HIPAA, client privacy, and fraud, waste, and abuse training. Knows how to report any client privacy or fraud, waste, or abuse concerns.
Demonstrate a commitment to developing a thorough knowledge and application of the Sanctuary model and other organizational policies & 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.