What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Youth Treatment Counselor position at DENVER CHILDRENS HOME?
Job Details
Job Location: DCH Main - Denver, CO
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School Diploma/GED and 1 yr of exp.
Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly
Description
Are you interested in joining a team of dedicated, hard-working, and passionate individuals to provide direct care to children? Denver Children's Home has openings for Overnight Youth Treatment Counselor positions.
This position is responsible for providing professional treatment and care to our clients. The position provides Trauma Informed quality youth care, a safe environment, and close intensive supervision of adolescent clients in a residential treatment setting.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Work in dorms assigned by Treatment Supervisor.
- Supervise residents at night by making dorm rounds, room checks, and bed checks in alignment with building policies.
- Process small amount of client paperwork in accordance with agency level and points system.
- Implement wake-up procedures on school days including monitoring hygiene, breakfast, and general behavior.
- Supervise and ensure appropriate resident interactions.
- Set effective limits consistent with the treatment plans, team philosophy, and Home-wide disciplinary procedures.
- Attend supervision sessions as required by the Overnight TS or assigned Relief Supervisor.
- Record observations of significant behaviors and complete required documentation.
SCHEDULE
4 nights per week from 10:30pm-8:30am
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 2 years college education, or a high school diploma and at least one year of verifiable experience working with at risk or high risk clients. A four year degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Salary : $22 - $24