Youth Counselor -Crisis Program-Awake Overnights-Bloomington

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres•Bloomington, MN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Counselor supports youth experiencing mental health crises in children’s crisis settings, providing a community-based alternative to living in a hospital, hotel, or detention center. The counselor implements interventions identified in each youth’s therapeutic support plan and engages in daily activities with clients, including supporting hygiene and daily tasks, cooking, maintaining schedules, community outings, and behavior management. The position works with youth in a crisis home and collaborates with their identified supports, coworkers, and the broader care team. Duties include supporting safety and stabilization, teaching coping strategies and DBT groups, participating in recreation, maintaining the household, documenting services, and assisting with healthcare management and medication administration. The role also involves completing required training and cross-training at multiple crisis programs. This is a part-time awake overnight position in Bloomington. The schedule alternates between three overnight shifts in Week 1 (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 p.m.–8 a.m.) and two overnight shifts in Week 2 (Sunday and Monday, 10 p.m.–8 a.m.). The hourly base rate is $25. Weekend and overnight differentials may apply; assigned sleep hours are paid at $12.41 per hour.

Requirements

Must be 21 years 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 state-required insurance.
Successfully complete provided Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training with a score of at least 70% within the first two months of employment.
Successfully complete 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.
Use a trauma-informed approach in interactions with clients and coworkers.
Communicate openly with coworkers and contribute to a healthy work environment.
Attend team and client meetings.
Treat people respectfully and demonstrate acceptance across differences in gender, race, age, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, disability, and gender identity.
Implement therapeutic support plan interventions to ensure client safety.
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 use coping strategies to stabilize and transition to long-term living options.
Lead and teach DBT groups for youth during shifts.
Participate in recreation activities, games, and events at the home.
Complete required documentation during shifts.
Assist with housekeeping and household maintenance.
Implement programs in accordance with 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; follow medication administration guidelines.
Maintain client 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 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 frequency required by licensing, 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

Full-time employees are offered medical insurance with a company-sponsored health reimbursement account and health savings account.
Dental insurance.
Life insurance coverage options for employees, spouses, and children.
Long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
403(b) retirement plan with matching after one year of employment.
Paid time off of up to three weeks annually, increasing after the first year.
Potential 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, including promotion from within.
A $1,500 retention bonus for full-time employees, paid over one year.