What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casual Youth Counselor - Connellsville, PA position at Adelphoi?
Fill In Position - Connellsville, PA
Pay: $18/hr
Fill In Youth Counselors will:
- Actively participates in daily schedule of youth activities, including meal times, cleanup, daily chores, laundry, etc.
- Observes individual, group, family counseling sessions, or court appearances and provide assistance in taking notes or other support activities.
- Observes youth behaviors and discusses approaches with more experienced personnel related to appropriate interventions.
- Establishes credibility by demonstrating positive behaviors by completing tasks, maintaining schedules, working as a team member etc. for youth to observe.
- Assists in physical restraints and supports residential team members by acting on instructions in the event of medical, safety or other residential crises.
- Able to apply first aid or CPR and to support first responders and youth in the event an emergency requires immediate action.
- Learns routines, regulations and safety protocols. Notes out of compliance items and works with more experienced personnel to correct.
- Supports and promotes trauma informed care as a guide for creating a safe and non-violent environment for the clients in our care and the staff who care for them.
- Uses practical work experience to reinforce theory related to client confidentiality for HIPAA, etc.
- Assist in the transport of youth using motor vehicles as a driver or support resource following agency protocols for seating and monitoring of youth.
- Learns computerized systems related to, employee self-service, time reporting, scheduling, training, company intranet, security, etc.
Physical and Safety Requirements:
Because this role involves working with older and sometimes physically aggressive youth, candidates must be able to:
- Safely perform physical interventions and restraints with individuals who may weigh 200 pounds, using approved techniques.
- Stand, walk, and respond quickly throughout the shift.
- Successfully complete and maintain certification in Adelphoi’s crisis intervention / restraint training and pass any required physical abilities assessment.
Education requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
Salary : $18