What are the responsibilities and job description for the QRTP Residential Direct Care--SOUTH OAKS position at FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES?
HELP THEM FIND THEIR STRENGTH.
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can give a young person is someone who refuses to give up on them.
A listening ear after a difficult day. A calm response during a challenging moment. Encouragement when their ready to quit. Celebrating progress they may not even recognize in themselves yet.
At South Oaks, those moments matter.
As a Youth Counselor with our South Oaks QRTP program, you'll work directly with girls ages 12–17, providing the structure, support, encouragement, and positive relationships they need as they work toward their individual goals.
You won't just see where they've been. You'll help them see where they can go.
What is QRTP?
QRTP stands for Qualified Residential Treatment Program.
South Oaks provides 24-hour residential treatment and support in a structured and supportive environment for adolescent girls ages 12–17.
Our team works alongside each youth to help build skills, strengthen relationships, develop healthier ways to navigate emotions and challenges, and prepare for greater success moving forward.
This is more than providing supervision. It's helping young youth build confidence, recognize their strengths, and discover that their future can look different from their past.
THEY ARE MORE THAN THEIR HARDEST DAY.If you're compassionate, dependable, patient, resilient, and ready to do work that has a real purpose, South Oaks could be the place for you.
Qualifications:
We're looking for someone who can stay calm when a child is having a hard day, celebrate them when they're having a great one, set healthy boundaries, follow through, and come back tomorrow ready to try again!
What 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!
Salary : $16 - $18