Milieu Counselor - Overnight Shift (Part time)

Morrison Child and Family Services•Portland, OR

5d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Milieu Counselor (Youth Care Worker) provides direct care and supervision to Unaccompanied Children ages 14–17 in a 24-hour residential shelter for male and female minors. The role is responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive environment in accordance with Office of Refugee Resettlement licensing standards, agency and program policies, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The counselor maintains line-of-sight supervision, supports vocational and daily living skills, and works with youth individually, in groups, and in school settings. Depending on program needs, the role also includes transportation, guidance during outings, and serving daily meals. This is a part-time overnight position in Mt. Scott, Oregon, reporting to the Milieu Supervisor. Listed overnight shifts are Sunday and Monday, 9:30 p.m.–8:00 a.m., or Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 p.m.–8:00 a.m. The listed hourly salary ranges are $20.28–$22.35 for non-bilingual candidates and $22.10–$24.36 for bilingual Spanish candidates. The role requires effective communication, accurate and confidential documentation, professional boundaries, and the ability to maintain composure and de-escalate potentially volatile situations. Physical restraint is permitted only as a last resort and in accordance with approved crisis intervention methods. Counselors administer and document medication, complete required trainings, follow compliance and privacy procedures, and participate in staff development. Work may take place in residential, clinical, community, administrative, and public settings. Breaks and meals may be interrupted, and the work can be unpredictable. The role requires remaining alert to potential violent behavior and exposure to disease, biohazards, noise, or contaminants.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license; agency driving requirements include an Oregon or Washington license and a driving record that permits coverage under the corporate auto liability policy.
High school diploma.
At least one year of 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.
Ability to lead a group of staff and clients.
Ability to maintain composure and professional boundaries in chaotic situations and diffuse or de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
Ability to keep accurate records and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to follow oral and written directives.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Basic knowledge of program policy and procedure, including safety and security in a residential setting.
Pass Morrison’s criminal history background check and a suitability determination investigation through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Provide proof of vaccination for MMR, Varicella, DTap, and annual influenza vaccination.
Maintain personal auto liability insurance of $100,000/$100,000 if use of a personal vehicle is required for work.
Complete bloodborne pathogen training.
Ability to 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.
Must 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 competencies.
Ability to remain calm and emotionally available while serving youth, adults, and/or families who have experienced trauma.
Ability to use office equipment, move physically, and perform physical interventions if needed in accordance with program requirements and training.
Physical dexterity for reaching, stooping, and repetitive wrist and hand motions.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish and English skills in writing, reading, and speaking are strongly preferred; candidates must pass a Spanish language proficiency test.
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 the milieu and youth activities according to the program’s daily schedule, maintaining line-of-sight supervision.
Complete service documentation in a timely manner, including internal incident reports and shift summaries.
Transport or accompany youth to local appointments and other outings.
De-escalate youth using behavior-management techniques and complete appropriate follow-up.
As a last resort, perform physical restraints using approved crisis intervention methods.
Administer medication to youth and complete required medication documentation and disposal.
Follow Morrison’s compliance standards, client privacy requirements, and procedures for reporting privacy or fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; complete assigned training.
Learn and implement the Sanctuary Model and other organizational policies and practices.
Participate in staff development, in-services, and workplace-effectiveness training; model professional behavior and implement improvements to business practices.
Assist youth with vocational and daily living skills, including individual, group, and school-setting support.
Provide transportation and safety guidance during resident outings and participate in serving daily meals as program requirements dictate.