Overnight Youth Counselor-MASON CITY
About The Position
As the Night Youth Service Worker, you will assure unit coverage, safety, and security during overnight shift. This role provides late shift coverage utilizing approved behavior control techniques to maintain stability while completing assigned documentation, tracking and medication distribution. Specific responsibilities include: Strategically utilize identified behavior management techniques and other de-escalation training to assist clients in developing appropriate behaviors. Know the population and be aware of individualized treatment plans. Provide supervision and treatment intervention. Assure consistent, ongoing, and timely provision for basic client needs. Follow medication management guidelines. Effectively participate in team to review case progress and provide best programming. Maintain strong team participation and interaction. Maintain a position of positive role modeling and performance as an agent of change for the youth. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of Behavior Health Intervention Services (BHIS) and Medicaid requirements/standards. Complete documentation of services in a timely manner – including daily case notes, behavior management, visual checks, etc., before the end of your scheduled shift.
Requirements
- To qualify you must be at least 21 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or GED.
- Desire to help kids succeed.
- Strong communication and problem solving abilities.
- Basic computer skills in a MS Office environment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in working with children is a plus but, not required.
- Possession of a degree in Social Services or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Strategically utilize identified behavior management techniques and other de-escalation training to assist clients in developing appropriate behaviors.
- Know the population and be aware of individualized treatment plans.
- Provide supervision and treatment intervention.
- Assure consistent, ongoing, and timely provision for basic client needs.
- Follow medication management guidelines.
- Effectively participate in team to review case progress and provide best programming.
- Maintain strong team participation and interaction.
- Maintain a position of positive role modeling and performance as an agent of change for the youth.
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of Behavior Health Intervention Services (BHIS) and Medicaid requirements/standards.
- Complete documentation of services in a timely manner – including daily case notes, behavior management, visual checks, etc., before the end of your scheduled shift.
Benefits
- Competitive wages at a minimum of $19.00 per hour
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401k Retirement plan
- Growth & Advancement opportunities
- Competitive Wages
- Excellent paid leave time package
- 7 paid holidays
- Business casual work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
