Residential Youth Counselor

**Shift differential for NOC!!**

**$2000 hiring bonus at 90 days of employment for FT hours**

**$1000 hiring bonus at 90 days of employment for PT hours**

Job Title

Wellness Counselor

Department: Wellness

Reports To: Shift Coordinator

Classification: Non-Exempt

ABOUT US:

A vision turned reality, Madrona Recovery prides itself on resiliency and trauma informed care. Our youth residential mental health and addiction center is a beautiful new 23 bed, intensive short-term facility located in Tigard, Oregon.

Our programming is centered around skill building in emotional regulation, resiliency, and conflict resolution, with a framework built for long-term recovery. We base our culture on three simple components; safety, recovery, and personal growth. Our goal in the present is to help heal from the past to lay the path for a better future.

We’re looking for career minded individuals that are dedicated and passionate about the work they do. We thrive as a team when we are all learning and growing together, so we’re specifically looking for candidates who are interested in long term growth and program development.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Our Wellness Counselors work on the front line with youth dealing with mental health, trauma, and addiction in a residential facility.
• Using your passion and ability you will be building a therapeutic rapport and modeling prosocial engagements.
• Our Wellness Counselors arguably hold the most influential role in the program by spending a significant amount time with the kids, modeling what daily life looks like in a supportive and healthy environment
• As a Wellness Counselor you will be attending groups, eating meals, and spending rec time with the kids.
• With a strong and healthy rapport, youth may connect with you and share their life experiences while looking for meaningful and productive insight. This is when Wellness Counselors earn endless opportunity to genuinely impact the life of a young person who's in need.
• You'll be entrusted to participate in each youths therapeutic treatment plan as well as keep thorough and accurate documentation.
• Night shift Wellness is primarily entrusted with the responsibility of the safety and welfare of our Residential Youth
• You may be assigned to work under direct supervision or independently
• You’ll learn to adjust strategies and interventions based on individual clients needs

The Wellness Department is the heart of Madrona Recovery. We care for the kids 24 hours a day and balance safety with prosocial engagements. We have the most influence, offer the biggest amount of support, and have the opportunity to build the strongest rapport with kids.

This exciting role also provides the opportunity for ongoing trainings in fundamental areas such as communication skills, mental health, crisis intervention, addiction and recovery, and many more that are essential for any career in Social Services!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a behavioral health related field is preferred, and compensation is adjusted to reflect education.
• At least one year supporting adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse issues.
• Residential treatment or hospital setting is a plus, and compensation is adjusted to reflect applicable experience.
• Personality types that are empathetic, caring, reliable, resilient, and trustworthy best fit this role.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Drug Screening
• Criminal background check (conviction of violent crime or crime involving youth is an immediate disqualifier)
• Documented Abstinence under independent living conditions for a minimum of 2 years. (If part of the recovery community)
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliable, and thrives working in a team environment

BENEFITS: (For eligible full-time employees)

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance.
• 401k with up to a generous employer match.
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive team environment
• Learning and growth opportunities, we often promote from within.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00/hr base for high school diploma and no experience. Hourly rate adjusted for education and relevant experience.

With shift differential for NOC!!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• How many hours or shifts are you looking for per week?

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person