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Responsibilities involve developing and maintaining a positive therapeutic atmosphere in which residents can demonstrate increasingly healthy function and growth. The Youth Counselor interacts with the residents in their daily activities for the purpose of using youth’s behavioral expressions to explore healthy options and support positive actions.
The Youth Counselor is expected to perform and will be evaluated by the following standards in his/her work with staff and residents: works from identification of strengths, not deficits; maintains focus on solutions, maintains respectful attitude towards residents and team members, keeps appropriate staff/resident boundaries, prompt follow-through on tasks, willing to assist team members in obtaining essential tools for the completion of their duties. If fulltime, this position comes with the Florence Crittenton Services benefit package, which includes insurance and annual and sick leave.
The work includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in daily activities of residents by personally interacting with them to provide leadership, teaching, role modeling, correction boundary setting, life skills, communication and interpersonal relationship skills. Complete tasks as assigned such as headcounts, behavior logs, sharps counts, security checks and daily records as required. Supervise residents during meal times and snacks. Assist with kitchen chores. Supervise and lead residents in building chores. Make sure residents observe all appointments, therapies, meetings, school and other scheduled activities. When necessary and on weekends, prepare meals according to the meal plan and/or recipe and serve.
Adheres to all Florence Crittenton policies, procedures and protocols. Transports residents to outside appointments and activities as scheduled. Attends mandatory supervisions and required training as assigned including Mandt, CPR and Basic First Aid. Maintains confidentiality. Performs all other duties as requested. High School Diploma or GED required. Must have some college or experience in a similar work setting. A valid driver’s license with a minimum of two years driving experience, with an acceptable driving record. Must be at least 21 years of age All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.