Summer Part Time Behavioral Support Counselor

Brighter Stronger Foundation•Baltimore, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Therapeutic Behavioral Support Counselor (Summer Temp) for the Brighter, Stronger Foundation Program. This role involves supporting youth with behavioral health needs through engaging, structured, and therapeutic activities during the summer. It's an opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop professional skills, and positively impact the lives of youth in the community.

Requirements

Minimum age of eighteen (16)
Access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with no more than two (2) points
Willing to drive fifteen (15) passenger vans
Willing to transport assigned caseloads in personal vehicles
Satisfactory CJIS report
High School diploma preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal relationship skills
Desire for continuing learning opportunities, and willingness to embrace instruction
Must present a professional demeanor in accordance with BSF Core Values
Minimum of 100 hours to 11 months experience working with youth with autism, emotionally disturbed youth, or individuals with developmental disabilities (for Entry Level)
Staff must be trainable, possess drive and passion to collaborate with individuals with behavioral health needs
Staff understand providing good customer service and working as a team
Limited experience is acceptable and meets minimum requirements
Staff are required to receive the highest level of supervision from the Supervisor (for Entry Level)
Staff require the highest level of training and are required to work in onsite ARS programming for a probationary period at initiation of employment, due to the level of oversight required for staff (for Entry Level)
Minimum of one (1) year experience working with youth with autism, emotionally disturbed youth, or individuals with developmental disabilities (for TBSC I, TBSC II, TBSC III)
Must meet level I requirements (for TBSC II, TBSC III)
Staff are required to have a moderate level of supervision from the Supervisor (for TBSC II)
Staff are eligible to work within ARS and TBS departments in an onsite or home/community setting (for TBSC II, TBSC III)
Staff are required to receive a low level of supervision from the Supervisor (for TBSC III)

Nice To Haves

College coursework in human services or education a plus
Experience working with children or individuals with behavioral or developmental needs preferred
Minimum of one (1) year of Behavior Management experience working with youth with autism, emotionally disturbed youth, or individuals with developmental disabilities (for TBSC II, TBSC III)
Staff must have exposure to clients with behavioral health needs (for TBSC II)
Must understand crisis/behavior management and can offer significant support to clients (for TBSC II)
Staff demonstrate skills in customer service, crisis management and working as a team (for TBSC II)
Staff can collaborate with both intensive high-level clients and low-level clients (for TBSC III)
Staff demonstrates a high skill set in customer service, crisis management and working as a team (for TBSC III)

Responsibilities

Support youth during structured group activities and field trips
Implement behavior and life skills strategies from individualized treatment plans
Ensure client safety and promote engagement
Collect and track behavior data
Communicate with supervisors and participate in team meetings
Create a positive, inclusive environment for all participants