YOUTH COUNSELOR-OVERNIGHTS-IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Four Oaks Family & Children Services•Cedar Rapids, IA

7d•Onsite

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. Specific responsibilities include: 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.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age
High School Diploma or GED
Basic computer skills in a MS Office environment

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in working with children
Desire to help kids succeed
Strong communication and problem solving abilities
Possession of a degree in Social Services or related field

Responsibilities

Assure unit coverage, safety, and security during overnight shift.
Provide late shift coverage utilizing approved behavior control techniques to maintain stability while completing assigned documentation, tracking and medication distribution.
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.