Youth Treatment Counselor, Residential

DENVER CHILDRENS HOME•Denver, CO

10d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Youth Treatment Counselor position is responsible for providing professional treatment and care to our clients. The position provides Trauma Informed quality youth care, a safe environment, and close intensive supervision of adolescent clients in a residential treatment setting.

Requirements

A four year degree from an accredited college or university preferred (required for Daytime position)
Minimum of 2 years college education, or a high school diploma and at least one year of verifiable experience working with at risk or high risk clients
Must be at least 21 years of age
Ability to pass a physical examination.
Ability to pass background check with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
Ability to pass background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Ability to gain clearance through the Colorado Central Registry of Child Abuse and neglect (TRAILS).
Have or obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
Have or obtain QMAP certification.
Have or obtain certification in TCI.
Have a clean Motor Vehicle Record and be a Qualified Driver as defined by the DCH Automobile Insurance Policy.
Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or other chemical substances or controlled substances.

Responsibilities

Actively supervise and interact with youth in activities according to structured daily schedule.
Demonstrate professional boundaries.
Ensure basic needs of youth are being met daily, including physical and emotional.
Facilitate activities as needed.
Intervene with youth in milieu as needed to encourage healthy, adaptive behavior.
Intervene in crisis utilizing approved crisis intervention strategies.
Model and teach conflict resolution to youth.
Implement interventions developed by treatment team/caseload.
Provide academic assistance to residents as needed.
Attend and participate in team meetings.
Assist with orienting/training new staff as needed.
Communicate and coordinate with all appropriate staff during shift changes.
Complete required documentation.
Ensure environment is clean and well maintained.
Transport clients as needed on limited basis.