Relief Therapeutic Counselor
About The Position
Are you the Relief Therapeutic Counselor we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth! Total Achievement Program (TAP) is a therapeutic after-school and summer program for youth ages 6 to 12 years old. TAP staff work closely with the youths’ families, schools, and community agency providers to support each client’s success as part of a comprehensive treatment team. JRI provides the training so that: YOU will be able to develop your skills in providing enriching daily activities for our students such as arts and crafts, homework assistance, recreational activities including offsite field trips, and more! YOU will be able to create a safe and therapeutic community by working with youth to build positive peer relationships, manage behaviors in group settings, and develop effective coping strategies. YOU will work as a member of a treatment team that provides group counseling, works with youth to set goals, and collaborates with youth’s support systems to develop treatment plans. YOU will help youth discover what makes them feel competent and valued by supporting them in developing the social skills necessary to function at home and in the community. Your day-to-day work will support youth in developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age.
- A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Maintains valid driver’s license and appropriate driving record, as transporting youth is required.
- Background and driving record checks will be performed.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates who have experience working with latency age children or experience in behavior modification are preferred, but JRI is willing to train those skills!
Responsibilities
- Providing enriching daily activities for our students such as arts and crafts, homework assistance, recreational activities including offsite field trips, and more!
- Creating a safe and therapeutic community by working with youth to build positive peer relationships, manage behaviors in group settings, and develop effective coping strategies.
- Working as a member of a treatment team that provides group counseling, works with youth to set goals, and collaborates with youth’s support systems to develop treatment plans.
- Helping youth discover what makes them feel competent and valued by supporting them in developing the social skills necessary to function at home and in the community.
- Providing physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth!
Benefits
- Reimbursement of mileage for your travel to our different programs.
- Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
- Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
