Youth Counselor Full Time and Part Time

Reports to: Designated Senior Rec-Res Counselor (SRC). Non-exempt position requiring dining with students and weekend rotations.

About the role

Rec-Res Provisional Counselor (RCP) is on probation for the first 90 days of employment with the expectation of attaining RC1 status on the 91st day, including an increased wage. This period is for learning and growth, and probation may be extended if training and on-campus performance do not meet expected standards. During this time, the RCP will master knowledge in the Student-Parent Handbook, Employee Handbook, and supporting policies. Shadowing and hands-on experiences begin within the first two weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

• Completes required Orientation and Training modules successfully.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of information in the Handbooks.
• Studies the Behavioral Improvement Plans (BIPs) of each student.
• Establishes positive and effective relationships quickly with students and staff.
• Exhibits an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries.
• Works with SRCs, RC2s, and RC1s to implement meaningful activities for students.
• Observes and practices using de-escalation skills, interventions, and consequences.
• Works with students to ensure campus areas are clean, orderly, and presentable.
• Responds positively to a supervisor's request to perform other duties.

Core Competencies

• Completes work thoroughly, promptly, and efficiently.
• Supports approved decisions, responsibly completing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Holds self and students accountable for doing the right things.
• Is responsive and responsible, acknowledging verbal requests, phone, text, and emails.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism as a representative of LRA.
• Knows learning and safety expectations for students which define the LRA culture.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Phase System; consistently using it with students.
• Supports and promotes the LRA values/norms (I AGER).
• Greets all visitors, parents, and reviewers with a smile and the utmost respect.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Able to pass thorough background screening.
• CPR & First Aid certified or successful completion within first two weeks.
• Successful completion of LRA's Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training.
• Must be 21 years or older.

Schedule

• Evenings: 2:45p to 11:15p.
• Non-School Days: Begin at discretion of Director (6:45a or 8:45a).
• Nights: Begin at 10:45p for either 8 or 10 hours.

Physical Demands

• Able to learn to observe student behavior interactions accurately.
• Able to learn to safely apply de-escalation actions.
• Able to learn to safely participate when behaviors require hands-on restraints.
• Able to run and walk to keep eyes on a potential AWOL student.