We are currently looking for a qualified applicant to fill the following position:
FT – Residential Counselor (3p-11p) ($19.50hr – $23hr) $1500 Sign-on bonus! $750 at start and $750 at 6 months!
Job Description: The Residential Counselor is responsible for client supervision, guidance, activities of daily living, and all aspects of day-to-day program functions, which include: site monitoring, community relations issues, and liaison-related contacts. This also includes implementing goal plans with youth/clients, tracking their accomplishments, and assisting in maintaining all documents related to the client records. The Residential Counselor is under the authority of the Senior Vice-President and directly reports to the Program Supervisor/Program Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Successfully engage youth/client in implementing their individual plan using positive youth development, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate frameworks. Activities of daily living with youth/client, include but are not limited to academic and career planning, permanent relationships/mentoring, housing/household maintenance, priority setting, money management, and health and wellness.
- A minimum of 90% of the working hours will be spent providing quality in-person goal planning, supervision & safety, well-being, recreation, case management, and other services according to the youth’s/clients identified level of service.
- Ensure up-to-date paper & electronic client records in compliance with the program, county, state, and federal regulations and private grant requirements, as applicable.
- Attend both external and internal agency training and workshops; complete and pass all required training hours and annual training as set forth in the funder and licensing regulations.
KEY FUNCTIONS:
- Administer medication to assigned youth in compliance with regulations.
- Oversee site maintenance/cleanliness in compliance with program, county, state, and federal regulations and private grant requirements, as applicable; responsible for timely submission of follow-up paperwork.
- Represent the program and agency in a professional manner and maintain positive community relationships in a proactive manner.
- Clear and effective communication with the case manager, supervisor, and parent/guardians as required during shifts.
- Participation in on-call rotations as required by program area (Maybe N/A for some programs).
- Intervene and report any crisis or critical incident as defined by agency and/or county, state, or federal regulations according to the agency’s formalized practice and protocols.
- Participate in weekly scheduled supervision with a direct supervisor and be prepared with an agenda.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Understand and adhere to Valley Youth House policies, practices, and procedures.
- Build genuine relationships that support families, ensure safe places, and help youth achieve their desired futures.
- Attend and actively participate in team meetings.
- Timely and accurate completion of personnel materials (i.e. timesheets, mileage reimbursement, etc.)
- Complete other related tasks as appropriate or assigned.
- Possibility of working weekends and/or nights, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A mature individual with the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of positive youth development in the independent living program.
- Possess sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent behavior and development.
- Display organizational skills and highly adept at managing multiple tasks and assignments.
- Successful team members are creative thinkers, flexible in their approaches to people and projects, and are capable of working with diverse groups of the population.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to operate agency vehicles.
- The ability to navigate stairs is highly preferred (as some locations are not always handicap-friendly).
- Proficient in computer knowledge & skills (i.e. Microsoft Windows software); familiarity with the operations of external databases and Google Suite is desired.
- Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.
- A minimum of one year of experience working with adolescents is preferred.
- A Bachelor’s degree in human services OR an equivalent combination of experience (in the field) with higher education is preferred.
** If eligible: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits available after first the month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k Benefits and employer match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition assistance, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.
This agency is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Valley Youth House provides all applicants for employment and all employees with equal opportunity for employment and promotion without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by state or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all VYH facilities, participation in VYH-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as hiring, job assignments, promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
About Valley Youth House:
At Valley Youth House, we do more than just provide a home for vulnerable, abused and homeless youth; we partner with thousands of individuals to build a solid foundation for young people and their families. We understand that everyone’s needs and situations are unique. That’s why we offer responsive programming that is built to fit the needs of each young person we work with. No two programs are identical, and each provides youth with meaningful support, skills and strength. Our wide-ranging programs allow Valley Youth House to remain a constant in the lives of those we serve.
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