Residential Counselor

Youth For Tomorrow is a 501 (c) (3) and a faith based, non-profit organization, founded in 1986 by Hall of Fame Football Coach Joe Gibbs. The organization is large, diverse, experienced and committed to serving at-risk youth. In our residential treatment program, we serve males and females ages 12 to 18 years old to include youth with varying mental health diagnoses, survivors of trauma, PSB, pregnant and parenting teens, and survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. 

Benefits:

YFT offers competitive pay, continuing education, and ongoing trainings. We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees such as medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match. We also offer supplemental insurances such as life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance and legal resources. We have 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals

Available Shift: Weekday Evenings (2 days) 2:30p-10:30p and Awake Overnight Saturday and Sunday 6:30p- 6:30a or 8:30p-8:30a

Role and Responsibilities

• Oversee physical care of YFT residents.
• Development of acceptable habits and attitudes for YFT residents.
• Management of resident behavior.
• Assist in meeting the goals and objectives of any required service plan.
• Responsible for guidance and supervision of the residents/children to whom assigned.
• Responsible for the coordinated supervision of the residents to include but not limited to continued awareness and ability to give an account of each resident location upon request.
• Confirm census count received from prior on-duty staff prior to assuming floor responsibilities. Census count must agree prior to shift departure.
• Maintain shift coverage until the next shift is securely in position. If House Parents/Coordinators are not on duty, a full report is to be given to incoming staff which may take up to 15 minutes plus past then end of the shift time.
• Confirm status and location of assigned residents every 15 minutes and if assigned to work overnight shift, every 30 minutes.
• Maintain structure and regulations at all times; 24/7.
• Completely and accurately document any required forms, particularly the daily log. This is to be completed prior to the ending shift.
• Perform waive testing on residents after home visits, AWOL, and as needed with complete accuracy and compliance.
• Attend all training mandated by YFT and continuously pursue training opportunities to meet standards set forth.
• All duties and responsibilities will support meeting the structured program of care outlined in DBHDS and DSS state standards (DBHDS: 12VAC 35-46-800; DSS: 22 VAC 40-151-720).
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO, Director – Program Services, Director – Residential, or Supervisor

Required Trainings: First Aid/ CPR; Handle With Care: Standard Precautions; Emergency Preparedness; Shaken Baby; Mandatory Reporting; and 25 hours of job specific related training.

• High School Diploma or General Education Development Certificate (G.E.D.) and six months experience working with children; AND enroll and successfully complete assigned training and Certification Program for development in our milieu of care. 
• Knowledge and understanding of YFT mission and values.
• Possess the characteristics and experience to collaborate with and provide appropriate care to residents, gain their respect, guide their development, and participate in their overall treatment program.
• Ability to support constructive resident-family visitation and resident involvement in community activities.
• Ability to provide services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner.
• Possess the temperament to work with and care for children, and youth, some with special needs in multiple age ranges.
• Ability to accurately collect, review, and analyze waive testing of residents after home visits, AWOL, and as needed, if required
• Ability to work effectively with the treatment team and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Adequate and continuous ongoing training and supervision.
• Age 21 or above as per state regulations and standards.
• Ability to maintain a stable environment.
• Ability to remain awake and alert at all times.
• Ability to maintain safety, security, and structure at all times.
• Ability to maintain the integrity of the program structure in the absence of House Parent/House Coordinator leadership.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license which meets or exceeds YFT’s insurance guidelines preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish Preferred

Physical Requirements (ADA)

The physical activity of this position: Medium to Heavy work. Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally for physical restraints of students. 

Youth for Tomorrow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment based on race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.  Youth for Tomorrow exercises its right as a religious organization to employ people consistent with its religious beliefs, practices, and observances.