Residential Youth Counselor , Crisis Response (24314)

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.
• Work within a trauma-informed framework of program, including identifying and using coping/safety plans, maintaining consistency, providing regular routine, and controlling own response to youth.
• 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.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Experience working with emotionally disturbed population preferred.
• A valid, clean New York State driver's license is required.
• Must pass physical.
• Must be able to complete TCI training.

Requirements

• 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.

About the Role

Northern Rivers Family of Services is dedicated to empowering children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities. As a Residential Youth Counselor, you will play a crucial role in providing therapeutic care and programming to elementary-aged children, adhering to agency policies and regulatory requirements.