SD Counselor - Desk & Control (4332)

Together for Youth•Town of Mount Pleasant, NY

29d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Secure Detention Counselor - Desk and Control is responsible for creating a safe, therapeutic and caring environment for youth in a secure detention setting. The Secure Detention Counselor II position's primary responsibility is to serve as a member of the rapid response team and ensure facility safety and security protocols are being adhered to, including conducting security inspections, responding to critical incidents, and follow up reporting.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED with 4 years experience in the child welfare, juvenile justice or youth residential or secure facility; or Associates degree in human services (or equivalent) plus 2 yrs of experience working with in the child welfare, juvenile justice or youth residential or secure facility.
Valid Driver’s License, with acceptable driving history to the Agency

Responsibilities

Direct supervision of youth: maintaining visual observation of youth, monitoring well-being and conduct to prevent critical incidents from occurring and ensuring safety for youth and staff members.
Maintain a therapeutic culture that encourages positive, respectful, and supportive interactions between residents and staff, residents and their peers.
Supervises overall safety and security procedures; responds to critical incidents utilizing a range of de-escalation interventions or actions before using physical restraint and permit only the least restrictive measures to prevent physical harm to the resident or others.
Completes necessary follow-up reports following critical incidents and emergency situations.
Follows follow mandated report requirements for reporting of potential child abuse and neglect.
May be assigned to provide supervision during family and other approved visitation.
Monitors resident phone calls as needed.
When a resident is admitted to area hospital, may be assigned to provide supervision of resident while in the hospital.
Ensure that both staff and visitors entering the facility participate in checkpoint screening which includes the walk-through metal detector and security wand.
May be assigned to be a member of the rapid response team for their assigned shift.
Responsible to manage all security control room functionalities and pod control such as: granting access to doors using access control panels. controlling and logging all movements throughout the building, entrance and exit of the building. observing and managing camera system, to ensure all cameras are operational and viewable at all times. answering intercoms throughout the building including from resident rooms. fielding external calls and forwarding to appropriate person(s).
Responsible for monitoring fire control panel.
Supervises, counsels, and instructs facility residents in daily living, recreational, and/or educational activities as needed.
Provides informal guidance and counsel to youth.
Manage challenging behaviors through de-escalation techniques, facilitating positive behavior supports.
Ensures adherence to facility policies and procedures while acting as a positive role model for the youth in their care.
Maintains narrative log records of shift activities.
All staff share responsibility as needed for maintaining a clean and sanitary environment.
When working overnight shift is responsible for rotating chore list.
Coordinates with other professionals like educators and Case Managers and Clinicians.
May participate along with other professionals and paraprofessional staff as a team member in implementing appropriate treatment strategies for facility residents.
May co-facilitate group counseling sessions with Case Manager or Clinician.
Other related activities may be performed although not listed.