Overnight Youth Counselor Position Available In Grafton, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Mount Prospect Academy Spring into a New Career that Inspires Youths! Job Description – Awake Overnight Counselor (Overnight DirectSupport Youth Professional)

Schedule:

4-day work week – Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday10pm-9am Overnight Youths Counselors! Apply today for an immediate interview. Pay Rate up to $19.00hr

Location:

Rumney, NH Shared Employee Affordable Temporary Housing Available, 4-Day WorkWeek Schedules, Full Benefits, Paid Time Off, Overtime and aRewarding Career! Join our dedicated team as an Overnight Residential YouthCounselor, where you will play a pivotal role in providing a safeand nurturing environment for the young individuals in our care. Asa key member of our residential facility, you will be responsiblefor the overnight supervision and support of our residents, helpingto foster stability, personal growth, and healing during thecritical hours of the night. If you are passionate about making apositive impact in the lives of youth and are committed to theirwell-being, we invite you to bring your compassion and expertise toa role that is both challenging and deeply rewarding. For immediate consideration, please email your resume to: Rachel Umberger, Executive Director at rachel.umberger@mpa.us (603)496-8913 Rumney is ideally situated just a hop, skip and a jump off of Route93. Nestled in the beautiful White Mountains you can work where youplay. MPA Rumney serve adolescent males in residential treatmentand the youth counselor position is vital to supporting mental andbehavioral health needs. Our programming offers youth development services for children andadolescents and gives them the opportunity to build meaningfulrelationships with others, to grow and discover their gifts, andrealize their potential to thrive. As a Youth ResidentialCounselor, you will be the centerpiece of making our commitment areality. You will have many opportunities to grow as a professionaland to impact the lives of our residents including, but not limitedto: Company Background Mount Prospect Academy (MPA) has evolved to offer a variety ofmental & behavioral health support services to a diverse populationof “hard to treat” and “difficult to place” adolescents. Ourtargeted services include home and community-based treatment,residential treatment programs, group homes, and special educationschools. MPA is known for its ability to achieve successfuloutcomes with difficult-to-serve individuals throughout NewEngland.

Mission:

MPA’s mission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environmentwhere students have the opportunity to grow and acquire the skillsthey need to reach their educational and social potential. We aimto develop trusting relationships with students and facilitateexperiences that promote their ability to self-regulate; managethoughts and feelings; and develop feelings of safety, confidence,and competency.

Awake Overnight Counselor Responsibilities & Opportunities:

Responsible for service delivery to the students in accordance withprogram goals and each students’ Individual Treatment Plan.

Connection with students is our primary means to gainunderstanding, compassion, and forge treatment progress. Providingmeaningful and life-relevant programming with engages youth is ourprimary means of facilitating a positive program culture and makingtreatment progress possible for our students. Awake Overnight Responsibilities Assist second shift faculty in the completion of bedtimeroutine. Prepare students for the day during wake up routine and hygieneto ensure seamless transition to first shift. Seek information pertinent to students’ acute issue which mayaffect the overnight. Conduct fifteen-minute bed-checks with compassion and inaccordance with policy. Provide floating crisis support to students engaging in unsafebehaviors. Encourage student success and engage students Practices 100% supervision of students. Celebrate student successes, reinforce positive behavior, andencourage growth from adversity. Engage and connect with students as a compassionate andunderstanding professional Gain TCI certification, and practice TCI principles. Utilize an understanding of ARC to provide a framework forstudent success. Manage students’ crisis with compassion and understanding,seeking positive outcomes. Facilitate the residential routine with intention andthoughtful planning. Attend work with punctuality and manage timeeffectively. Participate in pre-shift meetings. Plan and execute life-relevant and meaningfulprogramming. Internalize daily schedule, show understanding of programmaticrituals and routines. Encourage and teach students to engage in stewardship of theirenvironment and themselves. Understand and apply knowledge of risk factors, protectivefactors, and mental health in the execution of the program’sresidential treatment model. Learn and understand the effect of trauma, medical,psychological, and other risk factors. Participate in the program’s residential treatmentmodel. Seek student specific information through ITPs, training, andassessments. Practice negotiation, cooperation, and collaboration withstudents towards the program’s goals. Professionally document service delivery and behavior-relatedincidents in a timely manner, such as: Chore logs, and community-specific documentation. Incident Reports, FYIs, Pro-Socials. Administrator On-Duty Reports. ICMP & Strengths-Based Tracking Sheets. Residential Milieu Notes. Weekly and Monthly reports as required by the program. Actively gain understanding of the importance of accurate andtimely documentation. Act as a professional, and seek professionalimprovement Manage personal stress effectively by regulation of personalagitation levels. Establish rapport with students while maintaining professionalboundaries. Intentionally seek supervision, mentorship, and professionaldevelopment. Connect the program’s policies to day-to-day operations andpersonal decision making. Benefits (Full-time): Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Retirement Plan (403B)

STD & LTD

Life Insurance AD & D Comprehensive wellness initiatives Paid time off Employee discount program Expense reimbursement Further education opportunities for qualified candidates. Additional Benefits Working with Mount Prospect Academy Stewardship Center (Outdoor Equipment, Bike/E-Bike,Kayaks/Canoes, Snowshoes, Paintball Course, Ropes/High Ropes,Alpine and Cross-country Skis, Climbing Wall) Daily Adventure Outings Potential for Employee Housing Mileage Reimbursements 24/7 Access to Company Gym/Boxing Training Gym Regular Wellness and Team Building Activities Free meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Dynamic Professional Development Often Auto Shop, Car Repairs at Cost Woodshop, projects built at Cost Promote from Within Participation with Federal Loan Reimbursement programs

Qualifications:

Associate or bachelor’s degree or 60 college credits. OR the equivalent of 2 years of full-time experience workingwith children. OR any combination of credits in human services & experiencewith children that totals 2 years. OR 7 years of parenting experience.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Valid driver’s license preferred & 21 + years of age. Authorized to work in the United States (Required). Satisfactory completion of background and applicable preemployment checks.

Application Process:

By applying to the position you will letour team know you are interested. We are currently hiring, and wewill reach out shortly to set up a time for an interview. MPA assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary,affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment andprovision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its hiring,programs, or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion,ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status orsexual orientation. Mount Prospect Academy strongly recommends, but does not require,that all MPA faculty (employees) stay protected against

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