Counselor

Counselor Denver Children's Home - 3.6 Denver, CO Job Details Full-time $22 - $24 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Interpersonal skills High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree Working with youth Full Job Description Are you interested in joining a team of dedicated, hard-working, and passionate individuals to provide direct care to children? Denver Children's Home has openings for Direct Care Counselor positions . The Counselor position is responsible for providing Trauma Informed care, a safe environment, and close intensive supervision of adolescent clients in a residential treatment setting.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Actively supervise and interact with youth in activities according to structured daily schedule. Demonstrate professional boundaries. Ensure basic needs of youth are being met daily, including physical and emotional. Intervene with youth in milieu as needed to encourage healthy, adaptive behavior. Intervene in crisis utilizing approved crisis intervention strategies. Model and teach conflict resolution to youth. Implement interventions developed by treatment team/caseload. Assist with orienting/training new staff as needed. Communicate and coordinate with all appropriate staff during shift changes. Complete required documentation. Ensure environment is clean and well maintained.

SCHEDULES 5

days per week; evenings (typically 2:30pm-10:30pm) and weekends ( 8am-3:30pm or 2:30pm-10:30pm)

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education and/or Experience A four year degree from an accredited college or university preferred Minimum of 2 years college education, or a high school diploma and at least one year of verifiable experience working with school aged kids Must be at least 21 years of age Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to pass a physical examination. Ability to pass background check with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Ability to pass background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Ability to gain clearance through the Colorado Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect (TRAILS). Have or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification as provided.

Preferred:

have a clean Motor Vehicle Record and be a Qualified Driver as defined by the DCH Automobile Insurance Policy.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Requires continuous walking, standing, sitting, fine hand or finger movement, detailed sight and hearing. Significant and frequent use of physical and sensory requirements associated with verbal and written communication, hearing acuity and visual acuity to observe and record client behaviors and activities. Ability to do restrictive procedures in accordance with Denver Children's Home Therapeutic Crisis Intervention guidelines. Requires use of office equipment requiring repetitive wrist/hand movement and vision. Ability to routinely perform light lifting of 1-20 lbs., with occasional moderate lifting of 21-60 lbs. Frequent bending or stooping and reaching above shoulder level. Requires climbing of stairs on a regular basis. Occasional driving automatic equipment/vehicles. May experience temperature fluctuations, from heat to cold due to environment changes of the Home and the need to work outdoors at times. Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or other chemical substances or controlled substances.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person