Youth Counselor Swings And Weekends $16-$18 Doe

To provide a safe and fun environment for our clients as they are working on personal issues through our program. Monitoring and interacting with students as they engage in their daily program activities such as school and therapy, while they live on our campus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Planning and facilitating meaningful activities that involve learning life skills and providing services to others
• Communicating with team members and family members about each student
• Documenting services and progress notes
• Using de-escalation techniques to help clients learn to manage their emotions
• Assisting other team members in providing a safe and nurturing environment for each client, where acceptance and kindness are core values
• Aid with student’s daily hygiene activities
• Provide supervision over clients during all meals
• Ensure that safety checks and protocols are being met with all clients
• Communicating and ensuring that shift exchange is completed at the end of each shift
• Comply with all State and CARF training requirements that are assigned to you through your supervisor and/or HR

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 21 years of age or older
• Ability to pass state/federal background check
• Ability to pass a drug screen and TB test

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Compassionate and empathetic with a strong ability to establish and build trust
• Excellent listening skills
• Ability to remain calm and reassuring in tense situations and to de-escalate arguments.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting, listening, and observing
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Must be able to remain alert during your assigned shift
• Must be able to perform work at West Ridge Academy's main office/campus.