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FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES

Youth Counselor - School Based

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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.

$42,314 / year median in Iowa

+12% projected growth

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Youth Counselor
  • School Based Bertram Campus
  • Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Apply Overview Salary Range $17.00
  • $20.
00 Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift 1st Shift Education Level High School Diploma or GED Travel Percentage No Travel required Apply School Based-Youth Counselor What you will do? This position is responsible to act as a liaison between Four Oaks programming and the Cedar Rapids School District daily school operations on the Four Oaks campus. This position works at school during the school year on in-school days, and on the Four Oaks program unit during school breaks or non-school days.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Walks Four Oaks youth to/from program units to the school classrooms as needed. Provides direct supervision of students throughout school day activities. Completes light custodial work as needed during the school day. Assists the School Facilitator as needed. Distributes medications, attends to first aid needs, and takes youth to medical/dental appointments as scheduled. Helps in processing behavioral incidents that occur at school. Participates in the school team meetings as well as STOP clinical meetings to effectively communicate needs between the school and Four Oaks. Establishes a therapeutic relationship between Four Oaks & CRSD school teams, fostering mutual trust and respect. Assess student health and wellness to ensure appropriate school attendance. Participates in inter-agency team meetings, trainings and resources as needed to achieve student and family outcomes. Mediates conflict and problem-solves real and perceived barriers for students. Works in the direct care ratio at the onsite school as well as the Four Oaks units at Bertram as needed and appropriate. (School year on the school site; school breaks on the treatment units). Maintains a school environment that is up to physical safety standards of cleanliness as needed during the school day (ex: clean up spills or accidents, clean restrooms). Establish and maintain regular communication cycles between Four Oaks and the school team, including attending the school team's weekly meeting and the Four Oaks' weekly clinicals). Knows the population and is aware of individual treatment plans, safety concerns, and assists teams at school and Four Oaks to understand and implement these plans. Assists with the implementation of groups to promote success. Assists teachers with developing transition plans for students (appointments, medication needs during the school day, planned breaks at school or the unit, etc.) Attends quarterly meetings as requested with Four Oaks Education Director and CRCSD leadership for ongoing program quality assessments and needs. Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Program Information What you need: To qualify you must be at least 21 years of age and possess a Bachelor's Degree plus one (1) year of relevant experience with At Risk populations, and/or school support services OR meets Youth Counselor requirements plus added relevant experience. Share job details to About
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