RESIDENTIAL YOUTH COUNSELOR
About The Position
Performs responsible work providing therapeutic care and direct supervision in the treatment of emotionally/behaviorally-challenged youths ages 11-16 in a therapeutic residential environment at Highridge Family Center. Assists the Residential Counseling Coordinator in a variety of activities. Activities include, but are not limited to, trauma-informed milieu development, using the Sanctuary Model of trauma-informed care, providing psychoeducation on coping skills, facilitating community groups, using conflict resolution and crisis intervention techniques, implementing behavior management/modification, and providing awake care. Consults with members of the treatment team and implements treatment plans as they relate to residents' individual and psycho-social development. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Residential Counseling Coordinator and is reviewed through conferences and reports. This is not a Therapist position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Counseling, Childhood Education/Development, or related behavioral science field; minimum of six (6) months of experience in youth counseling (must specify ages of youth on application).
- Equivalencies: 1. Unrelated Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of related experience 2. Associate's Degree and two and a half (2 ½) years of related experience 3. Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification and four and a half (4 ½) years of related experience.
- Must pass a Level 2 background check prior to appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Working in a residential adolescent setting
- Facilitating social skills groups
- Implementing conflict resolution/crisis intervention techniques
- Developing milieu treatment
- Utilizing a trauma-informed approach
Responsibilities
- Providing therapeutic care and direct supervision in the treatment of emotionally/behaviorally-challenged youths ages 11-16
- Assisting the Residential Counseling Coordinator in a variety of activities
- Trauma-informed milieu development
- Using the Sanctuary Model of trauma-informed care
- Providing psychoeducation on coping skills
- Facilitating community groups
- Using conflict resolution and crisis intervention techniques
- Implementing behavior management/modification
- Providing awake care
- Consulting with members of the treatment team
- Implementing treatment plans as they relate to residents' individual and psycho-social development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
