Residential Youth Counselor - Overnight Shift

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Residential Youth Counselor to join our team, providing direct care and supervision to youth in a group home setting. As a Residential Youth Counselor, you will play a vital role in teaching life skills, promoting education, and fostering a therapeutic environment that supports the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general supervision, counseling, and direct care to youth, applying reasonable prudent parent standards and promoting healthy activities, problem-solving skills, and education
• Guide and execute daily routines, including meal preparation, sleep, recreation, health, hygiene, safety, and discipline
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, ensuring the health and well-being of youth
• Prepare and serve meals, discard expired foods, and perform other food preparation duties as needed
• Dispense and record prescribed medications, noting and reporting side effects, and adhering to medication storage protocols
• Develop and maintain professional skills through mandatory staff development and in-service training
• Document client status, behavior, and treatment responses, submitting reports in a timely manner
• Perform clerical duties, including answering phones, charting in resident logs, and writing critical incident reports as needed
• Transport clients in a safe and responsible manner using the facility vehicle

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• At least 1 year of experience in adolescent supervision
• Valid Driver's License required
• Must maintain valid CPR and First Aid Certification
• Medical-related skills and Spanish-speaking abilities are a plus
• Must be 21 years or older
• Successful completion of Criminal Record Clearance, Child Abuse Index Clearance, TB and Medical History Review Clearance, and Employment Verification required prior to start date

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rate: $21 - $23 per hour (depending on experience and education)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), dental insurance, employee assistance program, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance
• Flexible schedule and professional development assistance
• Opportunities for growth and advancement in a supportive and dynamic work environment

Shift and Schedule:

• Overnight shift, 8 hours per shift
• 24-40 hours per week
• Full-time and part-time positions available

Apply now to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents!

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