Residential Counselor (Day/Evening)

Position Summary

Youth For Tomorrow is looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to provide Residential services to adolescents at our main campus in Bristow, Virginia. We have both full-time and part-time positions available. Full-time positions would require weekend availability. Part-time positions require weekend availability, but with the flexibility of choosing every weekend or every other weekend depending on your availability and preference.

Role And Responsibilities

• Oversight of physical care for YFT residents
• Development of acceptable habits and attitudes for YFT residents
• Management of resident behavior
• Aid in meeting the goals and objectives of any required service plan
• Guidance and supervision of the residents/children to whom assigned
• Cohesive supervision of the residents to include but not limited to continued awareness and ability to give an account of each resident location upon request
• Confirm census count received from prior on-duty staff prior to assuming floor responsibilities
• Census count must agree prior to shift departure
• Maintain shift coverage until the next shift is securely in position
• If House Parents/Coordinators are not on duty, a full report is to be given to incoming staff which may take up to 15 minutes plus past then end of the shift time
• Confirm status and location of assigned residents every 15 minutes and if assigned to work overnight shift, every 30 minutes
• Maintain structure and regulations at all times; 24/7
• Complete and accurately document any required forms, particularly the daily log
• This is to be completed prior to the ending shift
• Perform waive testing on residents after home visits, AWOL, and as needed with complete accuracy and compliance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Age 21 or above as per state regulations and standards
• Knowledge and understanding of YFT mission and values
• Possess the characteristics and experience to collaborate with and provide appropriate care to residents, gain their respect, guide their development, and participate in their overall treatment program
• Ability to support constructive resident-family visitation and resident involvement in community activities
• Ability to provide services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner
• Possess the temperament to work with and care for children, and youth, some with special needs in multiple age ranges
• Ability to accurately collect, review, and analyze waive testing of residents after home visits, AWOL, and as needed
• Ability to work effectively with the treatment team and other internal and external stakeholders
• Adequate and continuous ongoing training and supervision
• Ability to maintain a stable environment
• Ability to maintain safety, security, and structure at all times
• Ability to maintain the integrity of the program structure in the absence of House Parent/House Coordinator leadership
• Ability to attend, understand, pass, and demonstrate medication management protocols
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license which meets or exceeds YFT’s insurance guidelines

Required Trainings

• First Aid/CPR
• Handle With Care: Standard Precautions
• Emergency Preparedness
• Shaken Baby
• Mandatory Reporting
• 25 hours of job specific related training

Core Competencies

• Ability to maintain a stable environment
• Ability to provide guidance to children in multiple age ranges
• Ability to supervise, tolerate, and resolve frustrated or strained personnel and interpersonal conflicts of residents
• Must have the awareness to observe, interpret, and respond appropriately to various adolescent behaviors
• Must be able to exhibit decision making abilities
• Extensive knowledge of Standards for Interdepartmental Regulation of Children’s Residential Facilities is required

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees such as medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match. We also offer supplemental insurances such as life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance and legal resources. We have 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals.