The Residential Counselor performs direct care work in the supervision and direction of all youth referred to the Chaplin Youth Center, and is directly accountable and responsible to the Residential Shift Supervisor and Residential Services Director, as necessary, to ensure full compliance with agency policies and expectations contained within the standards and expectations of the Residential Services Division and its respective licensure requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct supervision of residents during internal and external programmatic offerings;
• Provides therapeutic structure while supervising residents during completion of the morning routine, daily tasks, quiet study time, meals, chores, group activities, and bedtime routine;
• Leads or co-leads group activities and/or educational sessions as instructed by administrative staff according to the activity calendar;
• Informally counsel residents to de-escalate heightened emotional responses or displays of negative behavior;
• Implements crisis intervention strategies as needed.
• Prepares accurate, informative, and objective notes of daily activity
• Monitors and dispenses medications for residents in accordance with state and federal guidelines, and documents all activity related to such medicines;
• Contributes to the culture of a positive and healthy environment for all residents;
• Prepares and serves meals for residents;
• Completes other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Position requires basic knowledge of residential programs and program offerings, and knowledge and understanding of standards and guidelines for residential facilities.

Position requires written and oral communication skills. Position also requires the ability to communicate meaningfully and persuasively with youth and adults from a variety of different backgrounds, and to present information to groups both large and small.

Position requires critical thinking and problem solving skills, flexibility, and attention to detail; ability to constructively and assertively provide direction and criticism; and to exercise tact with clients, families, and co-workers.

Position requires a valid VA driver’s license, the ability to drive a 15 passenger van, and a personal vehicle for additional work related travel.

Position requires weekend, evening, and overnight work as may be assigned by supervisory staff.

Position also requires CPR/First Aid Certification, a criminal background check and Child Protective Services records check; DMV record check; and successful completion of training and annual re-certification in Crisis Prevention/Physical Intervention, Blood Borne Pathogens, and Medication Administration, and other training as may be necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or a related human services field from an accredited college or university, an Associate’s degree with 2 or more years of experience working with at-risk youth, providing direct care services within a community or residential environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person