Mid-Shift Lead Youth Treatment Counselor

Mid-Shift Lead Youth Treatment Counselor

Salary: $24 - $27 hr.

*New Hire Sign on Bonus: $500 after 90 days; additional $1000 after 6 months

Tennyson Center’s K-12 Day Treatment School focuses on meeting the individualized needs of children and adolescents. The Day Treatment program provides a lower student-to-staff ratio that integrates social, emotional, behavioral, and academic learning and growth. Our goal is to create a learning environment where children and adolescents feel safe and supported to heal and develop the necessary skills to succeed in a less restrictive setting.

Tennyson Center is seeking a qualified leader to provide direct supervision and support to school-based Youth Treatment Counselors (YTCs). The YTC Supervisor is responsible for providing weekly supervision, mentoring, modeling, and training to Youth Treatment Counselor’s in their daily responsibilities.

To apply directly for this role, follow this link:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ec212f08-e17a-4d55-808b-069b65c3cfce&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=487487&source=CC2&lang=en_US

Essential Job Functions

• Provides weekly individual supervision and group supervision, and daily support to Youth Treatment Counselors in the 2pm – 10pm shift
• Provides hands on support and training of SES duties, including but not limited to, critical incident reports, daily logs, SWISS data, daily notes, and head count sheets
• Participation in inter-departmental meetings, including child team meetings, weekly debriefs, all education meetings and team building activities
• Works collaboratively with other department leaders to ensure consistency and continuity between education, milieu, and clinical teams
• Responsible for ensuring that social, emotional, and behavioral interventions are being provided in a trauma sensitive and developmentally appropriate manner
• Works with YTC to support the implementation of clinician treatment plans and IEPs as directed by the teacher and Clinician
• Support of training opportunities provided to YTC’s, including but not limited to, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC) Framework, and Motivational Interviewing
• Will support the interviewing and hiring of YTCs in the school

Other Job Functions

• Be current in QMAP qualification and agency protocols related to medication administration
• Participates in organizational trainings and meetings as required
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Ability to implement behavioral management techniques as needed

Working Conditions

• On-campus environment, school based, and day treatment setting
• Position required to be on-site 100% of time
• Minimal travel may be required

Minimum Qualifications

• BA degree in a Human Services field (preferred, but not required), but an equivalent combination of education and experience IS required
• Related experience in an educational setting with children K-12 with emotional disabilities and other learning challenges
• Supervisory experience
• All candidates must have (or qualify to obtain) a current Colorado driver's license
• Ability to be Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) trained and TCI refreshers maintained over the course of employment
• Must have a working understanding of trauma informed care principles
• Must have or be able to obtain QMAP certification
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Strong organizational, management and collaboration skills required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Options (Kaiser, Delta Dental, EyeMed)
• Health Savings Account (with High Deductible Health Plan)
• Generous PTO + 13 paid holidays
• Retirement Plan with Pension Plan: Tennyson will match up to 4% of annual salary
• Voluntary Benefits through Colonial Life: Accident, Cancer, Disability, Critical Illness, Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Professional Development Assistance
• Staff Appreciation Events
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

To apply directly for this role, follow this link:

• https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ec212f08-e17a-4d55-808b-069b65c3cfce&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=487487&source=CC2&lang=en_US

EEOC

Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Tennyson Center for Children currently does not sponsor work visas.

Tennyson Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, military status, conditions relating to pregnancy or childbearing, and/or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you have any questions, please email our team at HRServices@Tennysoncenter.org. We appreciate your interest in Tennyson Center for Children