Youth Counselor -Crisis Program-Awake Overnights-Bloomington

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres•Bloomington, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Counselor supports youth experiencing mental health crises in children’s crisis settings, helping them remain in the community rather than living in 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 daily tasks, cooking, maintaining schedules, community outings, and behavior management. The role provides person-centered, trauma-informed support and promotes safety, coping skills, healthy relationships, and transition to a long-term living option. The counselor works with each youth’s identified supports and the care team, maintains client and household documentation, and helps ensure the home meets company policies and licensing expectations. The position also includes healthcare coordination, medication administration, household responsibilities, and cross-training at multiple crisis programs. The posting lists a part-time overnight schedule: Week 1, Thursday through Saturday, 10 p.m.–8 a.m.; Week 2, Sunday and Monday, 10 p.m.–8 a.m. 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 is specified for full-time employees, paid over one year.

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.
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 the Medication Administration class with 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 openly with coworkers and support a healthy work environment.
Attend team and client meetings.
Demonstrate acceptance and respect for people of all backgrounds and identities.
Promote client safety by implementing behavior interventions in the therapeutic support plan.
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’ 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 for youth during the shift.
Participate in recreation activities, games, and home events.
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 according to the Coordinated Service and Support Plan (CSSP), CSSP Addendum (CSSP-A), and Individual Abuse Prevention Plan.
Provide person-centered services through practice, action, 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 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 necessary for documentation and current MORA and client information.
Complete mandatory training required by MORA or 245D regulations, including relevant Medical Coordinator trainings and drop-ins as needed.
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 staffing ratios.
Collaborate with the team on other duties as assigned or needed.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package.
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 insurance.
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 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; MORA promotes from within.
A $1,500 retention bonus for full-time employees, paid out over one year.