Youth Counselor -Crisis Program-Bloomington

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres • Bloomington, MN

83d • $25

About The Position

The youth counselor supports youth experiencing a mental health crisis in our children’s crisis settings. This service is designed to support youth in the community instead of them living in a hospital, hotel or detention center. In this role, you will provide support to youth by implementing interventions identified in their therapeutic support plan and engaging in all daily activities with clients. This includes supporting them with hygiene and daily tasks, cooking, maintaining their schedule, taking them into the community and managing behaviors when necessary.

Requirements

• 21 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with youth in a residential, shelter or crisis program.
• Must pass Department of Human Services background check and maintain 'qualified' status.
• Must be able to successfully complete company’s physical job demands document.
• If using your own vehicle for company business, you must have a current valid driver’s license and must have insurance as required by state law.
• Successful completion of the provided Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training with a score of 70% or greater, must be completed within the first two months of employment with a passing score.
• Successful completion of Medication Administration class with a score of 80% or greater, regularly passes medications using correct procedure without error.
• Demonstrates mastery of basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with client daily activities and manage behavior according to client’s individual plan and needs.
• Approach all client and coworker interactions from a trauma informed care perspective.
• Maintain open communication with your coworkers and contribute to a healthy work environment by supporting each other in meeting the needs of the clients served.
• Attend team and client meetings.
• Demonstrate an acceptance and respectfulness towards all people of any gender, race, age, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, disability and gender identity.
• Ensure client safety by implementing necessary behavior interventions as described in their therapeutic support plan.
• Actively take clients into the community, including driving them at both day and night, and demonstrating safe and appropriate social skills.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients at all times.
• Ensure a clean, safe home by following all policies and procedures on shift.
• Work effectively with the clients identified supports (family, guardians, workers) to encourage communication and healthy relationships.
• Support the client in identifying their triggers and implementing coping strategies that allow them to stabilize and transition to a long-term living option.
• Lead and teach DBT groups on shift to youth.
• Participate in recreation activities, games, all events at the home.
• Documentation as required on shift.
• Work harmoniously with and show respect to all internal and external individuals.
• Assist with daily housekeeping and household maintenance.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the person as a unique individual and how to implement programs in accordance with the Coordinated Service and Support Plan (CSSP), Coordinated Service and Support Plan Addendum (CSSP-A), and Individual Abuse Prevention Plan.
• Provide person-centered services demonstrated through practice, action, and language.
• Maintain and perform proper administration and documentation of all prescribed medication, treatments, diets, and/or exams, or as otherwise directed by the CSSP and CSSP-A.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA and MORA policies and procedures.
• Prepare meals following planned menu for clients in the home and complete weekly food ordering as needed and/or scheduled.
• Read and follow company policies and procedures.
• Check MORA email each shift, utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams as necessary to complete documentation and remain current on MORA and client information.
• Administer medications following medication administration guidelines.
• Complete all mandatory training either determined by MORA or 245D regulations.
• Attend Medical Coordinator trainings and drop ins as needed.
• Responsible for the overall healthcare management for the clients in conjunction with the Lead Youth Counselor.
• Oversee the house and client documentation and work closely with the Program Supervisor in ensuring that they are maintained according to MORA expectations and licensing standards.
• Ensure fire and weather drills are completed according to licensing determined frequency unless delegated where appropriate.
• Cross train at the multiple Crisis programs to support the needs of the youth and staff ratio.
• Collaborate with the team to complete other duties as assigned or as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with company sponsored health reimbursement account and health savings account.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance; employee, spouse and children’s coverage options.
• Long-term disability and short-term disability.
• Flexible spending; medical and dependent care.
• 403B retirement plans that match after 1 year of employment.
• Paid time off up to three weeks annually which increases after the first year of employment.
• Opportunity for usage of our private vacation property west of Duluth (McGregor, MN).
• Awards for outstanding employee performance and promotion opportunities.
• Generous tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Many opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

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