What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Counselor I position at Minnesota Girls Accademy?
REPORTS TO: House Manager
BASED AT: Bricelyn, MN
PURPOSE:
The Youth Counselor I interacts and supervises residents on a day to day basis with a focus on safety and adherence to program rules and expectations creating a positive and nurturing environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience working with children / adolescents desired
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Form therapeutic relationships with residents through day-to-day interactions
- Promote a safe and positive environment
- Maintain a clean and orderly environment
- Observe and promptly respond to behavioral issues through approved crisis intervention techniques
- Follow daily program schedule
- Adhere to safety standards
- Counsel individual residents
- Facilitate group counseling
- Assist in skills acquisition related to activities of daily living – independent living skills
- Implement individualized treatment plans / interventions
- Document residents’ daily behavior
- Complete required reports
- Attend all staff trainings and meeting
- Communicate with supervisor and co-workers
- Provide transportation
- Assist with household shopping
- Schedule appointments as directed
- Complete / supervise allowance & picks
- Conduct emergency drills as directed
- Attend Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings as schedule allows
- 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 : $42,558 - $57,730