Residential Treatment Counselor- Aquinas Unit (FT)

Catholic Charities of Baltimore • Lutherville Timonium, MD

5h • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, St. Vincent Villa is seeking Residential Treatment Counselors responsible for providing treatment, care, and assistance to children aged 5-13 in a residential behavioral healthcare treatment program. Counselors will actively supervise and assist children with daily living activities, implement the agency CARE philosophy, approved behavioral intervention and support systems, and Individual Treatment Plans. They will also facilitate recreational and educational opportunities and maintain the therapeutic structure and organization of the unit. St. Vincent’s Villa provides comprehensive residential treatment for children whose behavioral and emotional needs have not responded to community-based interventions and services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• 1 year experience with children or special populations (for RTC I)
• 18 month’s experience with children or specials populations or 6 months internal experience as RTC (for RTC II)
• Purchasing for clothing items or unit needs as assigned (for RTC I and 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.
• There can be no state issued restrictions on the licenses that would impede driver’s ability to operate the vehicle as required by the Agency, and there must not be 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave
• TCI training within 2 months and CARE training within 3 months provided after hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED