Youth Counselor -Crisis Program-Asleep Overnights-Bloomington

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres•Bloomington, MN

11d•Onsite

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 hospitalization, hotels, or detention centers. 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, community outings, and behavior management. The role includes overnight shifts from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. on a 7-on/7-off schedule. The shift is asleep from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and awake from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. Counselors provide person-centered, trauma-informed care; support clients’ safety, health, coping, and transition to longer-term living arrangements; maintain client and household documentation; and work collaboratively with coworkers, families, guardians, and other supports. The position also includes medication administration, meal preparation, household upkeep, required training, and cross-training at multiple crisis programs.

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.
Pass the Department of Human Services background check and maintain qualified status.
Ability to meet the company’s physical job demands.
If using a personal vehicle for company business, have a current valid driver’s license and insurance as required by state law.
Successfully complete the provided Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training with a score of at least 70% within the first two months of employment.
Successfully complete Medication Administration training with a score of at least 80%, and regularly pass medications correctly without error.
Demonstrate basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Engage with clients in 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 people with acceptance and respect across gender, race, age, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, disability, and gender identity.
Ensure client safety by implementing behavior interventions described in therapeutic support plans.
Take clients into the community, including driving them during the day and at night, and model safe and appropriate social skills.
Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.
Maintain a clean and safe home by following policies and procedures.
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 a long-term living option.
Lead and teach DBT groups to youth during shifts.
Participate in recreation activities, games, and events at the home.
Complete required shift documentation.
Assist with daily 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 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 remain current on MORA and client information.
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 frequency required by licensing, unless appropriately delegated.
Cross-train at multiple crisis programs to support youth and staffing ratios.
Collaborate with the team on other assigned or needed duties.

Benefits

Medical insurance with company-sponsored health reimbursement and health savings accounts.
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.
Opportunity to use 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, with promotion from within.