Residential Counselor 1
About The Position
Come join our life-changing team building hope, resilience and well-being as a Residential Counselor at Bar None in St. Francis! We are offering a generous sign-on bonus of $500! As a Residential Counselor, you will make measurable difference in demonstrating and equipping the youths with tools, skills, and hope. Bar None is part of Volunteers of America MN/WI which serves as an affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Volunteers of America Minnesota/Wisconsin is a nonprofit health and human services organization that annually serves more than 25,000 children, adolescents and their families, older adults, students, persons with disabilities and special needs, and adults completing incarceration. Since 1896, we have helped people gain self-reliance, dignity, and hope. Take pride in helping others and join us today! At VOA, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must pass criminal background checks
- Strong desire to work with children and adolescents experiencing mental health, behavioral, and/or chemical health concerns
- A current and valid Driver's license with minimal violations on record preferred
Nice To Haves
- Experience with adolescents in residential/hospital setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for providing direct care and continuous supervision to residential clients
- Partner with the entire residential team to provide a therapeutic environment for clients
- Provide basic counseling, co-facilitate groups, and assist clients in daily skills practice
- Provide crisis intervention when needed (including de-escalation strategies and safety holds)
- Participate in person-centered treatment and/or service planning for clients through observation, intervention, documentation, and providing feedback in regard to client progress
- Attend mandatory team meetings for continuity of care and effective service delivery
- Stock supplies and maintain organization and cleanliness as needed on campus
- Administer medications
Benefits
- Room for professional advancement
- Entry-level position into the mental health career field
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- HSA & FSA Programs
- Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
- Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
