Residential Treatment Counselor

Catholic Charities of Baltimore•Lutherville Timonium, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, St. Vincent Villa is seeking Residential Treatment Counselors to provide treatment, care, and assistance to children aged 5-13 in a residential behavioral healthcare treatment program. These children have behavioral and emotional needs that have not responded to community-based interventions. The role involves supervising children in daily living activities, implementing the agency CARE philosophy, approved behavioral intervention and support systems, and Individual Treatment Plans. Counselors will also facilitate recreational and educational opportunities and maintain the therapeutic structure of the unit. The program emphasizes early intervention to increase the likelihood of successful therapy and behavioral modification. St. Vincent’s Villa provides comprehensive residential treatment for children, ages 5-13, whose behavioral and emotional needs have not responded to community-based interventions and services. The organization promotes a trauma-informed care culture that values safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Must be at least 21 years of age
1 year experience with children or special populations (for RTC I)
18 months experience with children or special populations or 6 months internal experience as RTC (for RTC II)
Driving (Agency and/or personal vehicle) is required for this position.
Driver must be at least 21 years of age, with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience, and a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence.
No state issued restrictions on the licenses that would impede driver’s ability to operate the vehicle as required by the Agency.
Must not have more than three (3) points on their driving record.
Use the CARE model to influence and guide all interactions and philosophy of support for children, families, and colleagues.
Capacity to relate to severely emotionally disabled children in a responsive, tolerant, and insightful manner.
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in contacts with others including, but not limited to, teachers, families, unit staff, and therapists.
Ability to accurately assess and document information for logs, incident reports, and Behavior Management documents.
Demonstrate active listening skills in contacts with staff and children.
Assess problem situations and apply the most effective yet least restrictive intervention within established therapeutic goals.
Respond quickly and supportively with therapeutic judgment to crisis situations.
Ability to function as member of a therapeutic treatment team.
Ability to utilize, or willingness to learn computer systems and software, necessary to perform position functions (Basic computer, web browsing, online training, and email usage skills.

Nice To Haves

RCYCP required within 6 months of employment (Genesis Unit Only)

Responsibilities

Supervises and assists children in all daily living activities to ensure the physical care and emotional nurturance of the children and to ensure a safe and protected environment.
Serves as a positive role model for children while engaging them in various activities in a manner that teaches and reinforces respect, responsibility, and age-appropriate social interactions and behaviors.
Escorts children within and between buildings and to and from various appointments to always ensure adequate supervision of children.
Exercises sound and therapeutic judgment to maintain the safety, order, and structure of the therapeutic milieu within the unit.
Uses therapeutic communication with residents based on diagnosis, age, developmental level and patient's strengths and weaknesses.
Accurately assesses behavior, affect, mood, and content of verbal and non-verbal communication and reacts accordingly, adjusting schedules, routines, and activities as necessary.
Purchasing for clothing items or unit needs as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.