Youth Treatment Counselor

Tennyson Center for Children • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Treatment Counselor collaborates within the framework of the educational and treatment team in the completion of instructional activities and behavior management in keeping with each child's IEP and treatment plans. The Youth Treatment Counselor individualizes academic and social emotional support for each student in the classroom. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because it’s the right thing to do but because it makes our company stronger.

Requirements

• B.A. degree in Human Services/related field or equivalent experience required
• Experience in an educational setting with special needs children K-12 preferred
• All candidates must have or qualify to obtain a current Colorado driver’s license (Must obtain license within 30 days of employment)
• All positions require criminal CBI background check, FBI fingerprint check, State of CO child abuse check, DMV driving record check, pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical, academic credential verification, and reference check

Responsibilities

• Appropriately implement treatment plans and IEPs as directed by the clinician and teacher
• Provide clean, safe, and therapeutic learning environments by providing one on one tutoring, small group instruction, and maintenance of student engagement in academic and social emotional learning
• Provide a therapeutic balance of hierarchy and affiliation, always demonstrating an understanding of the emotional needs of the children
• Implement TCC procedures for behavior management (both verbal and non-verbal) and physical management, balancing client’s needs for structure, nurturing, learning and recreation
• Assist with classroom management strategies implemented with the collaboration of the educational, clinical, and student engagement specialists
• Ensure positive behavior supports are being implemented on a milieu and individual level for all students

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance options
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Mental Health days to regroup & recharge
• Retirement Plan with a match up to 4% of your annual salary
• Pet, Legal & Identity Theft insurance options
• HSA & FSA options
• Accident, Critical Illness, Disability & Hospital Indemnity insurance options
• Company paid Life Insurance & AD&D with options to purchase additional coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Professional Development Assistance
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level