REPORTS TO: House Manager
BASED AT: Bricelyn, MN
PURPOSE:
The Youth Counselor I interacts and supervises residents on a day to day basis with a focus on safety and adherence to program rules and expectations creating a positive and nurturing environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High School Diploma or GED
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Experience working with children / adolescents desired
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Form therapeutic relationships with residents through day-to-day interactions
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Promote a safe and positive environment
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Maintain a clean and orderly environment
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Observe and promptly respond to behavioral issues through approved crisis intervention techniques
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Follow daily program schedule
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Adhere to safety standards
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Counsel individual residents
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Facilitate group counseling
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Assist in skills acquisition related to activities of daily living – independent living skills
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Implement individualized treatment plans / interventions
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Document residents’ daily behavior
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Complete required reports
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Attend all staff trainings and meeting
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Communicate with supervisor and co-workers
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Provide transportation
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Assist with household shopping
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Schedule appointments as directed
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Complete / supervise allowance & picks
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Conduct emergency drills as directed
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Attend Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings as schedule allows
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Display positive customer relations
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Determine the need for facility maintenance and repair, and notify appropriate personnel
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Supply basic first aid and emergency procedures if necessary
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Other duties as assigned by supervisor
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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Must be at least 21 years of age
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Compliance with criminal background investigation protocol
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Must have a valid driver’s license
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Possess the ability to attend and successfully complete all MGA sponsored trainings
