A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.
Residential Treatment and Family Counseling Hours:
6:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Monday - Wednesday, 6:30 A.M. to 2:45 P.M., Thursday, 6:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.,
Friday Other:
Must pass a Level 2 background check prior to appointment.
THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.
Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows Location Job ID Highridge Family Center, 4200 N. Australian Avenue, WPB 35546 Performs responsible work providing therapeutic care and direct supervision in the treatment of emotionally/behaviorally-challenged youths ages 11-16 in a therapeutic residential environment at Highridge Family Center. Assists the Residential Nurse Manager in a variety of activities. Activities include, but are not limited to, trauma-informed milieu development, using the Sanctuary Model of trauma-informed care, providing psychoeducation on coping skills, facilitating community groups, using conflict resolution and crisis intervention techniques, implementing behavior management/modification, and providing awake care. Consults with members of the treatment team and implements treatment plans as they relate to residents' individual and psycho-social development. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Residential Nurse Manager and is reviewed through conferences and reports. This is not a Therapist position.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following: A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Counseling, Childhood Education/Development, or related behavioral science field; minimum of six (6) months of experience in youth counseling (must specify ages of youth on application) , OR An unrelated Bachelor's Degree; minimum of one (1) year of experience in youth counseling (must specify ages of youth on application) , OR An Associate's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Counseling, Childhood Education/Development, or related behavioral science field; minimum of two and a half (2 ½) years of experience in youth counseling (must specify ages of youth on application) , OR Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of four and a half (4 ½) years of experience in youth counseling (must specify ages of youth on application) .
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred qualifications include: Experience working in a residential adolescent setting, Experience facilitating social skills, Experience implementing conflict resolution/crisis intervention techniques, Experience developing milieu treatment, and Experience utilizing a trauma-informed approach. All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane. In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).
