Youth Support Counselor

Position Summary

The Youth Support Counselor is responsible for supervising and providing emotional support to our youth. After completing extensive training, you will be able to utilize a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to working with our children. This position reports to the Program Manager with further support from the treatment team and Program Vice President.

Shift Schedule

3:00pm - 11:00pm
11:00pm - 7:00am

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of related experience working with children/youth preferred
• Ability to accurately document children’s activities
• Valid driver’s license strongly preferred
• Ability and willingness to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends
• Must successfully complete all required training
• Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s Mission, core values, Sanctuary commitments and Social Justice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for our youth
• Maintain consistent daily routines of the living unit in accordance with Agency policy and treatment plan
• Supervise clients’ attendance/participation at structured activities (i.e., school, reaction, chores, meals)
• Implement treatment team recommendations
• Report behaviors believed to be symptomatic or emotional, physical, or psychological disturbances
• Document clients’ behaviors and activities
• Safely transport clients to scheduled appointments, recreation events, etc.
• Aid children in learning independent living skills (i.e., basic hygiene, dress, cooking)
• Aid youth in completing homework assignments

Benefits/Perks

• A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family (full-time required)
• 403B retirement benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, 12 paid holidays for full-time employees, sick leave based on hours worked)
• Free employee assistance program through National EAP
• Insurance discounts for our staff and their families
• Trainings to support professional and personal development
• Employee wellness program
• Employee recognition activities

Pay

$20/hour
Hiring incentive of $1,000 after 500 worked hours