Youth Counselor -Crisis Program-Asleep Overnights-Richfield

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres•Richfield, MN

11d

About The Position

The Youth Counselor supports youth experiencing mental health crises in children’s crisis settings, providing community-based support as an alternative to 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 helping with hygiene and daily tasks, cooking, maintaining schedules, community outings, and behavior support. The role includes providing person-centered, trauma-informed care; supporting safety, coping skills, stabilization, and transitions to longer-term living options; and working with clients’ families, guardians, coworkers, and other supports. The counselor also helps maintain the home, prepares meals, administers and documents medications and treatments, completes required documentation and training, and supports healthcare management and licensing-related procedures. The schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off, from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. The position is asleep overnight from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and awake from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. The hourly base rate is $25.00, with specified overnight and weekend differentials; assigned sleep hours are paid at $12.41 per hour. A $1,500 retention bonus is offered for full-time employees, paid over one year.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience working 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 as required by state law.
Must successfully complete the provided Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training with a score of at least 70% within the first two months of employment.
Must successfully complete the Medication Administration class with a score of at least 80%, and regularly pass medications using the correct procedure without error.
Demonstrated mastery of basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Engage in clients’ daily activities and manage behavior according to each client’s individual plan and needs.
Approach interactions with clients and coworkers from a trauma-informed care perspective.
Communicate openly with coworkers and contribute to a supportive work environment.
Attend team and client meetings.
Treat all people with acceptance and respect across gender, race, age, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, disability, and gender identity.
Ensure client safety by implementing behavior interventions in the therapeutic support plan.
Take clients into the community, including driving them during the day and night, and model safe and appropriate social skills.
Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.
Maintain a clean and safe home by following shift policies and procedures.
Work with clients’ families, guardians, and workers to encourage communication and healthy relationships.
Help clients identify triggers and implement coping strategies to stabilize and transition to a long-term living option.
Lead and teach DBT groups to youth while on shift.
Participate in recreation activities, games, and events at the home.
Complete required documentation during the shift.
Assist with daily housekeeping and household maintenance.
Implement programs according to the Coordinated Service and Support Plan (CSSP), CSSP Addendum (CSSP-A), and Individual Abuse Prevention Plan.
Provide person-centered services through practice, actions, and language.
Administer and document prescribed medications, treatments, diets, and exams as directed by the CSSP and CSSP-A.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and MORA policies and procedures.
Prepare meals according to the planned menu 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 to complete documentation and stay current on MORA and client information.
Administer medications according to medication administration guidelines.
Complete mandatory training required by MORA or 245D regulations and attend Medical Coordinator trainings and drop-ins as needed.
Manage clients’ overall healthcare in conjunction with the Lead Youth Counselor.
Oversee house and client documentation and work with the Program Supervisor to maintain it according to MORA expectations and licensing standards.
Ensure fire and weather drills are completed at the licensing-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.

Benefits

Medical insurance with a company-sponsored health reimbursement account and health savings account.
Dental insurance.
Life insurance, with coverage options for the employee, spouse, and children.
Long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
403B retirement plan with matching after one year of employment.
Paid time off of up to three weeks annually, increasing after the first year.
Opportunity to use the company’s 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, with promotion from within.
$1,500 retention bonus for full-time employees, paid over one year.