Youth Counselor -Crisis Program-Asleep Overnights-Richfield

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres•Richfield, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Counselor supports youth experiencing mental health crises in community-based children’s crisis settings, helping them stabilize and transition to a long-term living option rather than living in a hospital, hotel, or detention center. The counselor implements interventions in each youth’s therapeutic support plan and participates in daily activities, including assisting with hygiene and other daily tasks, preparing meals, maintaining schedules, and supporting community outings and behavior management. The position provides person-centered, trauma-informed support and works with each client’s identified supports, including family members, guardians, and workers. The counselor helps youth identify triggers and use coping strategies, leads and teaches DBT groups, participates in recreation and household activities, and supports clients’ healthcare needs, medication administration, documentation, and safety. The role also involves maintaining the home, following company and licensing requirements, collaborating with coworkers and supervisors, and cross-training at multiple crisis programs. The schedule is seven days on and seven days off, from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. The shift is asleep from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and awake from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. The listed base rate is $25.00 per hour, with a $2.00-per-hour weekend differential for hours between Friday at 10 p.m. and Sunday at 10 p.m., and a $1.00-per-hour overnight differential for hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sleep hours are paid at $12.41 per hour when assigned. A $1,500 retention bonus is offered for full-time employees, paid over one year.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
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 provided Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training with a score of at least 70% within the first two months of employment.
Must successfully complete Medication Administration class with a score of at least 80%.
Must regularly pass medications using the correct procedure without error.
Must demonstrate mastery of basic computer skills.

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 supportive work environment.
Attend team and client meetings.
Implement interventions described in each client’s therapeutic support plan to ensure safety.
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 during each shift.
Work with clients’ identified supports, including family, 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 for youth 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 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 to complete documentation and stay 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 ensure it meets 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 duties as assigned or needed.
Show respect to internal and external individuals.

Benefits

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.
403B retirement plan with employer match after one year of employment.
Paid time off of up to three weeks annually, increasing after the first year of employment.
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 and promotion from within.
$1,500 retention bonus for full-time employees, paid out over one year.