Youth Counselor -Crisis Program-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. The program is designed to support youth in the community rather than having them live 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 helping with hygiene and daily tasks, cooking, maintaining schedules, community outings, and behavior management. The role includes providing person-centered, trauma-informed support; maintaining client safety; supporting coping strategies and stabilization; and helping youth transition to long-term living options. The counselor works with clients’ families, guardians, workers, coworkers, and other supports, while maintaining appropriate boundaries and confidentiality. Additional duties include medication administration, healthcare and household documentation, meal preparation and food ordering, housekeeping, drills, training, and cross-training at multiple crisis programs. The position is part-time, 40 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 Saturday and Sunday. Willingness to work a combination of these hours is required. The base rate is $25 per hour, with additional weekend and overnight differentials; sleep hours are paid at a separate rate when assigned.

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 as required by state law.
Must complete the provided Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training within the first two months of employment and earn a passing score of at least 70%.
Must complete Medication Administration class with a score of at least 80% and regularly administer medications correctly without error.
Basic computer skills.
Must be willing 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 and contribute to a healthy work environment.
Attend team and client meetings.
Promote acceptance and respect for people of all genders, races, ages, cultures, ethnicities, classes, religions, disabilities, and gender identities.
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 long-term living options.
Lead and teach DBT groups to youth while on shift.
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 in accordance with 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 company 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 licensing-required intervals unless appropriately delegated.
Cross-train at multiple crisis programs to support youth and staffing-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 (for full-time employees).
Dental insurance (for full-time employees).
Life insurance with employee, spouse, and child coverage options (for full-time employees).
Long-term disability coverage (for full-time employees).
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care (for full-time employees).
403(b) retirement plan with employer match after one year of employment (for full-time employees).
Paid time off of up to three weeks annually, increasing after the first year of employment (for full-time employees).
Use of 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; the organization promotes from within.
Weekend differential of $2 per hour for hours between Friday 10 p.m. and Sunday 10 p.m.
Overnight differential of $1 per hour for hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Sleep hours paid at $12.41 per hour when assigned.
A $1,500 retention bonus for full-time employees, paid over one year.