Residential Treatment Counselors

Associated Catholic Charities•Lutherville Timonium, MD

53d•$19 - $21

About The Position

We serve children ages 5-13 whose behavioral and emotional needs have not responded to community-based interventions and services. Intervening early can help increase the likelihood of successful therapy and behavioral modification. Catholic Charities of Baltimore, St. Vincent Villa is currently seeking a Residential Treatment Counselors, who will be responsible for providing treatment, care, and assistance of children in a unit of a residential behavioral healthcare treatment program serving children ages 5-13. Counselors will actively supervise and help children with all daily living activities, implement the agency CARE philosophy, approved behavioral intervention and support system and Individual Treatment Plans, recreational and educational opportunities and maintain the therapeutic structure and organization of the unit. The work schedule is a 4 Week Rotating Schedule: 6:30am-2:30pm and 2pm-10pm including some weekdays and weekends. 6 weeks of hands on training for full-time staff to complete TCI and CARE certifications. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Must be at least 21 years of age
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

1 year experience with children or special populations.
Purchasing for clothing items or unit needs as assigned.
18 month's experience with children or specials populations or 6 months internal experience as RTC.
Will serve as Lead Staff on duty.
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.
Genesis Unit Only (all positions) - RCYCP required within 6 months of employment.

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.