Youth Counselor -Crisis Program-Awake Overnights-Richfield

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres•Richfield, MN

10d•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 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 supporting hygiene and other daily tasks, cooking, maintaining schedules, community outings, and behavior management. The position uses a trauma-informed, person-centered approach and supports youth in identifying triggers, using coping strategies, stabilizing, and transitioning to a long-term living option. Counselors work with each youth’s identified supports, including family members, guardians, and workers, and collaborate with coworkers and program staff. Duties also include leading and teaching DBT groups, participating in recreation and household activities, administering and documenting medications and treatments, maintaining client and house records, and supporting healthcare management in conjunction with the Lead Youth Counselor. The role includes following MORA policies, licensing requirements, and client plans, completing required training, and cross-training at multiple crisis programs. 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. The position is in the Metro Crisis Coordination Program. The schedule is seven days on and seven days off, from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Base pay is $25 per hour, with a $2-per-hour weekend differential for hours between Friday 10 p.m. and Sunday 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. Full-time employees are eligible for a $1,500 retention bonus 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.
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.
Complete MORA-provided Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training within the first two months of employment and earn a score of at least 70%.
Complete Medication Administration class and earn a score of at least 80%.
Regularly pass medications using the correct procedure without error.
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, healthy 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.
Promote client safety by implementing behavioral 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 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 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 client plans.
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.
Administer medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines.
Complete mandatory training required by MORA or 245D regulations.
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 ensure records meet MORA expectations and licensing standards.
Ensure fire and weather drills are completed at licensing-required intervals 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 coverage options for employees, spouses, and children.
Long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
403B retirement plans with matching 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.
Advancement opportunities; MORA promotes from within.
$1,500 retention bonus for full-time employees, paid over one year.
Weekend and overnight pay differentials.