Youth Counselor - Mason CIty-OVERNIGHTS

Four Oaks Family & Children Services • Mason City, IA

119d • $17 - $19

About The Position

As a Youth Counselor, you will be responsible for providing direct care services for our clients. This position will assess client interactions, formulate interventions based on the identified treatment plan, and evaluate the progress of treatment goals. Specific duties include providing consistent, individualized reinforcement to client behavior, utilizing a proactive/preventive method of intercepting problems, strategically utilizing identified behavior management techniques, assisting clients in developing insight into their behaviors, and establishing a therapeutic relationship with the client based on trust and respect. You will also evaluate the impact of behavioral, group treatment, and life-space interventions, assure consistent provision for basic client needs, follow medication management guidelines, safely transport youth, and maintain good team participation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Desire to help kids succeed.
• Prior experience working with children in a mental health setting preferred.
• Strong communication and problem solving abilities.
• Basic computer skills in a MS Office environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field of study.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, individualized reinforcement to client behavior.
• Utilize a proactive/preventive method of intercepting problems.
• Strategically utilize identified behavior management techniques.
• Assist clients in developing insight into their behaviors.
• Establish a therapeutic relationship with the client based on trust and respect.
• Evaluate the impact of behavioral, group treatment, and life-space interventions.
• Assure consistent, ongoing, and timely provision for basic client needs.
• Follow medication management guidelines.
• Safely transport youth to/from program activities.
• Effectively participate in team to review case progress.
• Maintain positive role modeling and performance.
• Complete documentation of services in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401k Retirement plan
• Growth & Advancement opportunities
• Competitive Wages - $16.00 to $18.00 to start
• Excellent paid leave time package
• 7 paid holidays
• Business casual work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees