Youth Counselor -Crisis Program-Bloomington

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres•Bloomington, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Counselor supports young people experiencing mental health crises in children’s crisis settings, providing community-based support as an alternative to 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 everyday tasks, cooking, maintaining schedules, community outings, and behavior management. The position provides person-centered, trauma-informed care and works with each youth’s family, guardians, workers, and other supports. Counselors help youth identify triggers and use coping strategies to stabilize and transition to a longer-term living option. They also lead and teach DBT groups, participate in recreational activities, administer and document medications and other prescribed care, prepare meals, maintain a safe and clean home, and complete required documentation and household tasks. The role includes healthcare management in conjunction with the Lead Youth Counselor, oversight of house and client documentation with the Program Supervisor, completion of required drills, and cross-training at multiple crisis programs. This is a part-time position of 20 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 weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Willingness to work a combination of these hours is required. Base pay is $25 per hour, with a $2-per-hour weekend differential for hours between Friday at 10 p.m. and Sunday at 10 p.m., and a $1-per-hour overnight differential for hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sleep hours, when assigned, are paid at $12.41 per hour. A $1,500 retention bonus paid over one year is specified for full-time employees. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres (MORA) is a nonprofit serving adults, seniors, and children with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, and age-related and chronic medical conditions in the Twin Cities metro. Its services include adult day services, contracted case management, community supports, residential homes, respite, therapeutic recreation, training for guardians and families, and youth summer programming. Its Metro Crisis Coordination Program provides services for adults and children.

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 insurance 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 class with a score of at least 80%, and regularly pass medications using correct procedures without error.
Demonstrate mastery of 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, contribute to a healthy work environment, and attend team and client meetings.
Promote acceptance and respect for people across differences, including gender, race, age, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, disability, and gender identity.
Implement behavior interventions in therapeutic support plans to ensure client 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.
Work with clients’ families, guardians, workers, and other identified supports 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 and participate in recreation activities, games, and events at the home.
Complete required shift documentation and maintain house and client documentation according to MORA expectations and licensing standards.
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.
Administer and document prescribed medications, treatments, diets, and exams according to the applicable plans and directions.
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 to complete documentation and stay current on MORA and client information.
Complete mandatory training required by MORA or 245D regulations, including applicable Medical Coordinator trainings and drop-ins.
Manage client healthcare in conjunction with the Lead Youth Counselor.
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 staff-ratio needs.
Collaborate with the team on other duties as assigned or needed.

Benefits

Medical insurance with company-sponsored health reimbursement and health savings accounts (full-time employees).
Dental insurance (full-time employees).
Life insurance coverage options for employees, spouses, and children (full-time employees).
Long-term disability insurance (full-time employees).
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care (full-time employees).
403B retirement plan with matching 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).
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; MORA promotes from within.
$1,500 retention bonus paid out over one year for full-time employees.