Youth Counselor -Crisis Program-Bloomington

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres•Bloomington, MN

About The Position

The Youth Counselor supports youth experiencing mental health crises in children’s crisis settings, helping them receive community-based support rather than living in a hospital, hotel, or detention center. The counselor implements interventions identified in each youth’s therapeutic support plan and participates in daily activities, including supporting hygiene and daily tasks, cooking, maintaining schedules, taking youth into the community, and managing behavior when needed. The role provides person-centered care in accordance with individual plans and needs, including the Coordinated Service and Support Plan (CSSP), CSSP Addendum (CSSP-A), and Individual Abuse Prevention Plan. Responsibilities also include medication administration and documentation, supporting healthcare management, leading DBT groups, maintaining a safe and clean home, completing required documentation and training, and working with clients’ families, guardians, workers, coworkers, and other supports. The position is part-time, 40 hours per pay period. The anticipated schedule combines day shifts (7 a.m.–3 p.m.) and evening shifts (2 p.m.–10 p.m.), including every other Saturday and Sunday. Willingness to work a combination of these hours is required. The role may involve driving youth during the day and at night and cross-training at multiple crisis programs.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience with youth in a residential, shelter, or crisis program.
Must pass the Department of Human Services background check and maintain qualified status.
Must be able to meet the company’s physical job demands.
If using a personal vehicle for company business, must have a current valid driver’s license and insurance required by state law.
Complete the provided Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training within the first two months of employment and achieve a passing score of at least 70%.
Successfully complete the Medication Administration class with a score of at least 80% and regularly pass medications correctly without error.
Demonstrate basic computer skills.
Willingness to work a combination of day and evening hours, including every other weekend.

Responsibilities

Engage youth in daily activities and manage behavior according to each client’s individual plan and needs.
Use a trauma-informed approach in interactions with clients and coworkers.
Communicate with coworkers and contribute to a healthy work environment.
Attend team and client meetings.
Promote acceptance and respect for people across genders, races, ages, cultures, ethnicities, classes, religions, disabilities, and gender identities.
Ensure client safety by implementing behavior interventions in the therapeutic support plan.
Take clients into the community, including driving them during daytime and nighttime hours, and model safe and appropriate social skills.
Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.
Maintain a clean and safe home by following policies and procedures during shifts.
Work with clients’ families, guardians, workers, and other identified supports to encourage communication and healthy relationships.
Help clients identify triggers and use coping strategies to stabilize and transition to long-term living options.
Lead and teach DBT groups and participate in recreation activities, games, and home events.
Complete required documentation during shifts.
Assist with daily housekeeping and household maintenance.
Implement programs in accordance with the CSSP, CSSP-A, and Individual Abuse Prevention Plan, providing person-centered services through practice, action, and language.
Administer and document prescribed medications, treatments, diets, and exams as directed by the CSSP and CSSP-A; follow medication administration guidelines.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and MORA policies and procedures.
Prepare meals according to planned menus and complete weekly food ordering as needed or scheduled.
Read and follow company policies and procedures; check MORA email each shift and use SharePoint and Microsoft Teams as needed for documentation and current information.
Complete mandatory training required by MORA or 245D regulations and attend Medical Coordinator trainings and drop-ins as needed.
Manage clients’ healthcare in conjunction with the Lead Youth Counselor.
Oversee house and client documentation and work with the Program Supervisor to maintain records according to MORA expectations and licensing standards.
Ensure fire and weather drills are completed at the required frequency unless appropriately delegated.
Cross-train at multiple crisis programs to support youth and staffing needs.
Collaborate with the team on other duties as assigned or needed.
Work harmoniously with and show respect to internal and external individuals.

Benefits

Medical insurance with a company-sponsored health reimbursement account and health savings account (full-time employees).
Dental insurance (full-time employees).
Life insurance coverage options for employees, spouses, and children (full-time employees).
Long-term disability coverage (full-time employees).
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care (full-time employees).
403(b) retirement plan with company match after one year of employment (full-time employees).
Paid time off of up to three weeks annually, increasing after the first year of employment (full-time employees).
Use of a private vacation property west of Duluth in McGregor, Minnesota.
Awards for outstanding employee performance and promotion opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
Opportunities for advancement and promotion from within.
$1,500 retention bonus for full-time employees, paid over one year.
Weekend differential of $2 per hour for hours between Friday 10 p.m. and Sunday 10 p.m.
Overnight differential of $1 per hour for hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.; sleep hours are paid at $12.41 per hour when assigned.