Overnight Youth Counselor-MASON CITY

FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES•Mason City, IA

1d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age
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
Possession of a degree in Social Services or related field

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.