What are the responsibilities and job description for the Light Night Youth Counselor I position at Minnesota Girls Accademy?
REPORTS TO:
House Manager
BASED AT:
Bricelyn, MN
PURPOSE:
The Late Night Youth Counselor I provides awake supervision of residents during the overnight hours.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience working with children / adolescents desired
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain supervision of residents during overnight hours
- Assist residents who are up at night
- Promote a safe and positive environment
- Maintain a clean and orderly environment
- Observe and promptly respond to behavioral issues through approved crisis intervention techniques
- Adhere to safety standards
- Document residents’ overnight behavior
- Complete required reports
- Attend all required staff trainings and meeting
- Communicate with supervisor and co-workers
- Assist with filing
- Perform light housekeeping / laundry
- Assist with making document copies
- Display positive customer relations
- Determine the need for facility maintenance and repair, and notify appropriate personnel
- Supply basic first aid and emergency procedures if necessary
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Compliance with criminal background investigation protocol
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Possess the ability to attend and successfully complete all MGA sponsored trainings
Salary : $36,659 - $52,677