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Residential Youth Counselor - Weekends - Drug and Alcohol Counseling

Date Posted: Mar 20, 2023

Job Description

Job Details
Full-time | Part-time$18 - $20 an hour
Benefits
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Qualifications
  • Driver's License
  • Childcare
  • CPR Certification
  • Bachelor's degree
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Bachelor of Arts
Full Job Description

The Residential Youth Counselor works directly with the residents and with STRTP Administrator, STRTP Social Worker and all other members of the Child and Family Team to ensure that the residents’ treatment services are implemented and timely met as per the Child and Family Team (CFT). The Residential Youth Counselor's duties include but not limited the following:

· Supervision, protection, and care of children at all times, individually and in groups.

· Assistance to each child in working with a group and in handling individual problems.

· Administration of discipline and setting of limits for behavior that are consistent with trauma-informed care standards.

· Notation of the child's progress; identification of the possible need for additional professional services; and communication of such findings to professional staff.

· Assistance with the provision of or access to core services and supports, daily activities, and emotional and social supports, as necessary.

· Reporting to the Facility Manager and making recommendations to address identified problems.

· Any other duties that may be necessary to ensure the health and safety of children in the facility.

Qualifications and Experience

· A bachelor of Arts of Sciences Degree

· Or, a valid Child Development Teaching Permit

· Or, a completed 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development. Or Foster and Kinship Care Education and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth.

· Or, a valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youths.

· Or, a valid vocational training certificate, credential, or documentation demonstrating that the individual is a trade journey-person who instructs children in vocational skills and have at least 100 hours of experience working with you as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher vocational coach, tutor, counselor, or other relevant experience determined by the department.

· Or, previously been employed as a full time staff or served as a volunteer at a Group Home STRTP programs or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year.

\*STRTP is a Short-term residential therapeutic program.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Weekend availability

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)
  • CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location


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