Residential Treatment Counselor- Swing Shift/Weekends

 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.  Must be available to work swing shifts & weekends as needed.  

• 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

• • Two or more years of relative work experience with children and/or adolescents.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of combination of formal education or relative experience is preferred.
  • Must be an excellent communicator with the skills to acknowledge the needs of others and recognizing various points of view.
  • Able to persuade others based on what is in the best interest of the client/resident.
  • Have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
  • Must be able to clear a background check conducted through ODHS.

Benefits:

• • Health, Vision, Dental (employee pays $20 per month for employee only insurance)
  • Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K (up to 4% match eligible on one year anniversary)
  • Vacation – four weeks per year
  • Sick/Personal time – two weeks per year
    
  • Paid training

Wage:

 

$18.17 - $33.51 per hour  Shift Premium of $1 per hour added to base pay for shifts 3pm-11pm

Depending on Experience and Education