Turning Point Family Services is looking to hire Crisis counselors for our Crisis Stabilization home in Concord, NC. This home has been in operation for over a year now and has been successful in serving youth in Mecklenburg County DSS custody. The home is staffed and designed to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for youth while searching for long term placement. We are currently looking to fill three positions currently. The current shifts available are 1 fulltime Weekday (Mon-Fri 3pm-11pm), 1 fulltime weekend morning shift (7am-7pm), 1 fulltime over night weekend (7pm-7am) . If you enjoy working with youth of all ages and are interested in these shifts please apply. The position starts out at $19 dollars per hour. After the initial 90 days depending on completion of all trainings and without disciplinary points position hourly pay can increase to $20 per hour If See below for Job description.

Position Summary:

Residential House Counselor provides direct care and rehabilitative services for clients in the crisis stabilization residential program. Provides behavioral modification interventions as outlined in their Person-Centered Plan.

Qualifications:

Education: High School degree or equivalent.

Work experience: A minimum of two (2) years of documented experience working with the population served is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of community resources; communication skills (written and verbal); background/training/experience, competencies in the use of a personal computer (word processing/excel), e-notes, photocopier and fax machine; organizational abilities; prioritization skills; flexibility; ability to multitask; ability to develop productive relationships; ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to develop responsible decisions and exercise sound judgment. Takes direction well and demonstrates initiative.

Travel Requirements: Service is delivered in residential setting, Must have a valid Driver’s license for driving company vans.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide clients with skill building activities such as independent living skills, socialization, adaptation and symptom monitoring / management skills.
• Provide therapeutic mentoring, anger management and social skills training. Provide behavioral modifications as approved and outlined in their person-centered plans. Transport clients as needed and necessary.
• Complete documentation [on client progress] is outlined by program guidelines as needed on a timely basis. Shift notes must be completed before leaving shift. Maintain all other records and complete paperwork as required.
• Review client information and person-centered plans to understand needs, limitations, strengths and goals of individuals served.
• Other duties as assigned/required.