Youth Support Counselor II

Position Summary

The Direct Care Worker II supervises clients, provides a safe and secure environment, and applies Agency approved methods of behavior modification including the point system, verbal de-escalation techniques and physical intervention if needed. Shifts assigned may vary and change according to the Agency needs.

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in residential care with children and/or adolescents.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Complete attendance records accurately.
• Manage time effectively.
• Must successfully complete all required training.
• Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s Mission, core values, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and Belonging (DEIB).

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).
• Demonstrate knowledge of human development stages.
• Attendance at and implementing recommendations of treatment team.
• Prepare and monitor YSC I work schedule.
• 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, home visits and sibling visits, etc.
• Prepare, assist in preparation and/or supervise meals for clients in accordance with dictated menu.
• Observe and document clients’ self-administering medication.
• Assist clients in learning independent living skills (i.e., basic hygiene, dress, cooking).
• Maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Hire, train, supervise and monitor the performance of assigned staff.
• Review daily logs, accident reports, incident reports, etc.
• Complete payroll tasks in a timely manner.
• Implement and monitor all residents’ behavior management programs, residents’ allowance and savings, and unit expenses.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries

Benefits/Perks

• A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family
• 403B retirement benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays)
• 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

$22/hour
Hiring bonus of $1,000 after 500 worked hours