About this role
Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Independence Campus - Independence, IA 50644Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma or GEDSalary Range: $19.00 - $22.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: No Travel requiredJob Shift: 2nd ShiftJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesINCREASED BASE PAY!!! $ 1500 SIGN-ON BONUS!!! please ask for details
What you will do?
As the Youth Counselor you will be responsible for providing direct care coverage by meeting program & client needs. This includes but is not limited to ensuring safety & supervision, skill building, processing & support of clients, behavioral management and communications within the team & supervisors. Specific responsibilities include:
Provide consistent, individualized reinforcement to client behavior, using daily issues to teach and reinforce adaptive behaviors.
Utilize a proactive/preventive method of intercepting problems to neutralize them before they escalate.
Strategically utilize identified behavior management techniques and other de-escalation training to assist clients in developing appropriate behaviors.
Assist clients in developing insight into their behaviors so that they learn to self-identify and self correct.
Understand the impact of client’s behaviors on their own actions/reactions in the workplace and utilizes team feedback to enhance the effectiveness of their interventions.
Know the population and is aware of individualized treatment plan.
Provide supervision and treatment intervention.
Establish a therapeutic relationship with the client based on trust & respect.
Evaluate the impact of behavioral, group treatment, and life-space interventions and provides direction/feedback.
Assure consistent, ongoing, and timely provision for basic client needs.
Safely transport youth to/from program activities and community resources monitoring behaviors and following agency transportation protocols.
Effectively participate in team to review case progress and provide best programming.
Follows medication management guidelines.
Maintain positive role modeling and performing, as an agent of change for the youth.
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of Behavior Health Intervention Services (BHIS) and
Complete documentation of services in a timely manner – including daily case notes, behavior management, visual checks, etc.
Why Work here?
Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members. We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone. Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all. The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve. As a valued team member on a full-time basis, you are eligible for:
Competitive wages of $19.00 to start
Medical, dental & vision insurance
401k Retirement plan
Growth & Advancement opportunities
Excellent paid leave time package
7 paid holidays
Business casual work environment
Qualifications & Program InformationWhat you need:
You will need to be at least 21 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or GED to qualify. A Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field of study is preferred. Additional requirements include:
Desire to help kids succeed
Prior experience working with children in a school or mental health setting preferred
Strong communication and problem solving abilities
Basic computer skills in a MS Office environment
Apply now for immediate consideration!
Other facts
About FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES
Four Oaks Mission:
Four Oaks assures children become successful adults.
Four Oaks Vision:
Expect Success.
Four Oaks Symbol:
The Four Oaks symbol represents the family, the community and the agency standing together with the child to build a future strong as the might oak.
Four Oaks Philosophy:
Four Oaks services are focused on and rooted in the family. We empower children and families to achieve stability, self-sufficiency and permanency.
What you'll do
- As a Youth Counselor, you will provide direct care coverage by meeting program and client needs, ensuring safety and supervision. You will also assist clients in developing insight into their behaviors and provide support through behavioral management techniques.
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