Residential Treatment Counselor- Relief/On-Call

Overview:

Relief/On-Call

Family Solutions provides intensive behavioral rehabilitation services in a residential setting to youth, ages 12-20. The youth served in these programs often struggle to thrive in other settings as the result of behavioral challenges which typically stem from mental, emotional, physical trauma, or neglect.  By actively engaging with youth through play, activities, outings and therapeutic group work, the Residential Treatment Counselor supports the youth in building skills which encourage resiliency.  Through this process, the Residential Treatment Counselor is able to support the healing process develop skills to help the youth transition successfully back into their community

• Responsible for providing supervision to youth in a residential (24/7) home setting
• Models and teaches new skills to facilitate the development of appropriate behaviors, self-expression and social interaction
• Works as a part of the treatment team in assessing the needs of the youth and in the coordination of services
• Demonstrates skills in non-violent crisis intervention and physical restraint as necessary
• Accurately document service logs and other client file documents as necessary

Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of combination of formal education and experience with children or young adults. 

Must be an excellent communicator with the skills to acknowledge the needs of others and recognizing various points of view.  Works with others based on what is in the best interest of the client/resident.  

• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to pass State and FBI background checks with fingerprints
• Strong professional boundaries; understands confidentiality

BENEFITS:

This is an On-call/Relief position.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K (up to 4% match eligible on one year anniversary)
• Paid training

Hourly: $14.89-$23.93 

DOE and Degree