Residential Youth Counselor (24424)

Responsibilities

• Provide for the physical and psychological needs of clients, including physical safety, hygiene, clothing, food, cooking, medical care, and providing a reliable and nurturing environment.
• Follow an individual youth’s 1:1 expectations plan, ICMP, and any safety plans in place.
• Engage the youth in activities and conversation that are age appropriate and at the appropriate developmental level.
• Document in writing a summary of each shift.
• Learn the history and specific issues associated with the youth who requires 1:1; will learn how to safely manage any crisis.
• Solicit and obtain training in any particular area specific to the youth who requires 1:1 care.
• Transport 1:1 client for medical, mental health, and other essential needs.
• Engage and form positive relationship with all youth served.
• Complete all mandatory trainings according to programmatic guidelines.
• Display basic competency in TCI techniques.
• Follow outlined program routines, therapeutic plans of youth, and program rules and protocols.
• Work as part of a team including colleague residential counselors, clinicians, online on-call, supervisors, and other administrative and functional support staff.
• Maintain respectful and appropriate communication with internal and external customers, including county workers, medical staff, parents, etc.
• Complete and maintain documentation to meet programmatic and regulatory standards.
• Transport clients for medical, mental health, and other essential needs.

Requirements

• A valid, clean New York State driver's license is required.
• Must be 20 years or older.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with emotionally disturbed population is preferred.
• Must pass a physical.
• Must be able to complete TCI training.

Qualifications

• At least six months of related experience is required with demonstrated competency in Level 1 essential job duties.
• One year of related experience is desired.
• At least one year of related experience is required with demonstrated competency in Level 2 essential job responsibilities.
• Two years or more related experience is desired.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday Pay.
• 401 (K) plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Loan repayment assistance.
• Free training/CEU opportunities.

About the Role

Northern Rivers Family of Services works together to make a difference in our client's lives. We empower children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Skills

• Therapeutic care and programming.
• Physical and psychological needs management.
• Individualized care planning.
• Transportation of clients.
• Group facilitation and coaching.
• Leadership and delegation.
• Positive relationship building.
• Documentation and record keeping.
• Compliance with regulations and policies.
• Emotional support and crisis management.
• Training and development.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday Pay.
• 401 (K) plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Loan repayment assistance.
• Free training/CEU opportunities.