Primary Counselor

Saint Francis Ministries•Salina, KS

87d

About The Position

Play a vital role in the day-to-day operation of the residential facility, provides supervision, and attends to the safety needs of the clients, while maintaining a therapeutic environment. Ensures the treatment plan is a living document in the daily life of the client.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services.
First Aid/CPR.
Mandt.
Must be 21 years of age.
Must pass a physical examination, including drug screen and TB Skin Test.
Must pass an MVR, KBI and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Lifting requirements of 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

Prefer 2 years’ experience in children and family services field.

Responsibilities

Participates in the client’s daily planning routine.
Supervisors, coaches, and mentors the client during meals, dressing and personal hygiene, monitors cleaning of room, chores, and life tactical skills.
Provides structure, discipline, and security in meeting the needs of the youths.
Serves as a role model and source of feedback to the clients.
Always supervises and monitors the clients.
Intervenes in crisis situations using the approved Mandt system.
Assigned to facilitate therapeutic classes and group counseling.
Documents significant client behaviors and significant contact with client
Works with dietary department to ensure snacks and meals are served at scheduled times.
Implements approved behavior management system.
Administers prescribed medication, documents, and observes its effects. Must have appropriate training and certification if required to administer medications.
Communicates with all staff and shares critical information concerning clients.
Reports to work at scheduled times and remains on duty until replacement arrives.
Attends chapel, is involved in the spiritual life of the client at St. Francis and serves as an adult role model.
Attends weekly treatment team meetings and participates in case reviews.
Capable of being on call for emergency transportation.
Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.
Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and all contractual terms.