Overnight Residential Counselor

POSITION:  Overnight Residential Counselor

PROGRAM: Residential Treatment Program

DIVISION:     Children, Youth and Family Services

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO:  Treatment Home Supervisor

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

Provide a safe, nurturing environment for youth who need it most during difficult times in their lives by developing positive relationships and giving them a sense of home and stability. This position primarily consists of evening/ overnight shifts including weekends.

DESCRIPTION:  

To provide a level of supervision for severe emotional/behavioral challenged youth in the assigned home.  To be available during nighttime hours for supportive counseling and for implementation of crisis plan as needed.   To participate in the treatment process and utilize that knowledge to intervene during potentially high-risk situations. Each child has their own individualized plan but share one primary goal to transition to a more permanent home when they are ready.  

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify potential risk situations and accordingly deescalate the youth. 
• Teach appropriate responses to the youth by implementing assigned behavior plan. 
• Familiarize yourself with the youth and the youths’ behaviors.
• To complete timesheets, required trainings and assigned paperwork in a timely manner as well as completion of medication entries, log entries and point sheets every shift.
• Maintain a teamwork approach with all other staff and consultants in providing services to the youth.
• To follow and implement the youths’ individualized behavior / crisis plans.
• To provide and accept feedback to and from co-workers, consultants and supervisors.
• To familiarize, implement and comply with WCMHS policies and procedures.
• To manage the physical safety of consumers and others.
• Willingness to learn and employ crisis de-escalation and passive restraint techniques.
• Ability to physically restrain children and youth who are a danger to self or others.
• To provide transportation for the youth in your own vehicle as assigned.  To ensure appropriate vehicle insurance coverage.
• To follow supervision directives. 
• Perform other duties / responsibilities as assigned.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Interact with assigned youth in a positive manner
• Be flexible with the clients’ needs and be able to adapt to the day-to-day events in a child’s life
• Possess problem-solving skills
• Be able to work independently and as a team
• Be flexible to work shifts as scheduled in the other RTPs and any other CYFS program as staffing needs are determined.
• Have experience providing direct instruction and therapeutic services to children with challenging behaviors (preferred)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in human services preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, excellent driving record and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle are required.
•  Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and execute physical restraints.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Enhanced salary and opportunities for additional hours, if desired.
• Generous medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance – WCMHS covers 82.5 – 92% of premium costs.
• Matching 403(b) – match begins at 4.25% and increases based on years of service.
• Employee assistance plan.
• Generous sick and vacation accruals. Full- and part-time regular positions receive 12 days’ vacation and 12 days sick time annually - prorated based on standard hours.
• 12.5 paid holidays annually.
• Mileage reimbursement for agency related travel.
• Fun and engaging environment and the ability to give back to the local community.