YOUTH COUNSELOR-OVERNIGHTS-IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Four Oaks Family & Children Services • Cedar Rapids, IA

121d • $17 - $19

About The Position

As the Night Youth Services Worker, you will assure unit coverage, safety, and security during overnight shift. This role provides late shift coverage utilizing approved behavior control techniques to maintain stability while completing assigned documentation, tracking and medication distribution.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Desire to help kids succeed.
• Strong communication and problem solving abilities.
• Basic computer skills in a MS Office environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in working with children is a plus but not required.
• Possession of a degree in Social Services or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategically utilize identified behavior management techniques and other de-escalation training to assist clients in developing appropriate behaviors.
• Know the population and be aware of individualized treatment plans.
• Provide supervision and treatment intervention.
• Assure consistent, ongoing, and timely provision for basic client needs.
• Follow medication management guidelines.
• Effectively participate in team to review case progress and provide best programming.
• Maintain strong team participation and interaction.
• Maintain a position of positive role modeling and performance as an agent of change for the youth.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of Behavior Health Intervention Services (BHIS) and Medicaid requirements/standards.
• Complete documentation of services in a timely manner – including daily case notes, behavior management, visual checks, etc., before the end of your scheduled shift.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401k Retirement plan
• Growth & Advancement opportunities
• Competitive Wages starting at a minimum of $17.00
• Excellent paid leave time package
• 7 paid holidays
• Business casual work environment
• Educational discounts
• Fitness Center Discounts

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