Weekend Overnight Youth Treatment Counselor

The Overnight Youth Treatment Counselor is responsible for assisting in the coordination of residential services and providing professional treatment and care to residents. The position provides Trauma Informed quality youth care, a safe environment, and close intensive supervision of adolescent clients in a residential treatment setting. This is an overnight position; you are required to be awake and to manage your assigned area.

SCHEDULE

Friday & Saturday 10:30pm-8:30am

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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education and/or 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..
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to pass a physical examination.
• Ability to pass background check with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
• Ability to pass background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Ability to gain clearance through the Colorado Central Registry of Child Abuse and neglect (TRAILS).
• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Have or be able to obtain QMAP certification.
• Have or be able to obtain certification in TCI.
• Have a clean Motor Vehicle Record and be a Qualified Driver as defined by the DCH Automobile Insurance Policy.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Requires continuous walking, standing, sitting, fine hand or finger movement, detailed sight and hearing. Significant and frequent use of physical and sensory requirements associated with verbal and written communication, hearing acuity and visual acuity to observe and record client behaviors and activities. Ability to do restrictive procedures in accordance with Denver Children’s Home Therapeutic Crisis Intervention guidelines. Requires use of office equipment requiring repetitive wrist/hand movement and vision. Ability to routinely perform light lifting of 1-20 lbs., with occasional moderate lifting of 21-60 lbs. and heavy lifting of more than 61 lbs. Frequently pushes or pulls objects up to 60 lbs., with occasional pushing or pulling of objects over 61 lbs. Frequent bending or stooping and reaching above shoulder level. Requires climbing of stairs on a regular basis. Occasional driving automatic equipment/vehicles. May experience temperature fluctuations, from heat to cold due to environment changes of the Home and the need to work outdoors at times. Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or other chemical substances or controlled substances.

Salary : $22 - $24