Youth Support Counselor II

AGENCY BACKGROUND:

MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since 1894. Today, we provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children.

About the role

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 Agency needs.

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.
• Assist 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

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