Youth & Family Counselor

About the role

As a nationally recognized and accredited leader, Sweetser offers competitive salaries, a wide range of benefits, and the opportunity to join a passionate team of more than 700 employees.

Responsibilities

- Provide direct care by displaying the role of tutor, role model, cook, and source of emotional support. - Provide assistance by creating and following developmentally appropriate recreational activities. - Transport clients to home visits, appointments, etc. - Maintain a safe and effective milieu by participating in the provision of a structured, therapeutic environment. - Collaborate with staff and families to achieve desired treatment outcomes.

Requirements

- Desire to work with children in need. - Clean and valid Maine driver's license. - Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply. - Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.

Educational/Skills/Knowledge Requirements

- High school diploma or GED with the ability to work with difficult-to-manage youth. - Capacity to develop a professional orientation to child care. - Ability to relate to children with warmth and understanding, and have the ability to identify the needs and problems of children. - Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other professionals on behalf of youth and their families.