NIGHT COACH COUNSELOR

About the role

The Oaks Academy is a secure post-adjudication facility located in Brownwood, Texas that provides comprehensive services to young men and women (13-17) using a trauma-informed, strength-based, gender-responsive model. We offer rigorous education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic interventions and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and around-the-clock in-person supervision of youth at a secure residential facility.
• Provide for the physical, personal, and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and skill development.
• Create a supportive atmosphere for the youth’s needs; monitor and document behaviors and activities.
• Participate and assist with educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities.
• Collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test.
• Pass a search of the child abuse central registry.

Qualifications

• Strong role models to provide services and mentorship.
• Experience working with youth in a similar setting is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Company-paid Life Insurance within 90 days.
• 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment.
• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.
• $1,000 bonus after successful completion of essential skills training (within the first 90 days).

Schedule

Rotating schedule – one long week (Monday, Tuesday, half of Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday); one short week (half of Wednesday and Thursday).

Shifts

12 hours - 7p-7a.