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FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES

Youth Counselor -STOP-BERTRAM LOCATION-FULL TIME

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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
  • STOP-BERTRAM LOCATION-FULL TIME
    Bertram Campus
  • Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Apply Overview Salary Range $17.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Varied Shifts Education Level High School Diploma or GED Travel Percentage No Travel required Category Nonprofit
  • Social Services Apply Youth Counselor-FULL
TIME-STOP-BERTRAM
What you will do? As the Youth Counselor you will be responsible for providing direct care coverage by meeting program & client needs. This includes but is not limited to ensuring safety & supervision, skill building, processing & support of clients, behavioral management and communications within the team & supervisors.
Specific responsibilities include:
Provide consistent, individualized reinforcement to client behavior, using daily issues to teach and reinforce adaptive behaviors. Utilize a proactive/preventive method of intercepting problems to neutralize them before they escalate. Strategically utilize identified behavior management techniques and other de-escalation training to assist clients in developing appropriate behaviors. Assist clients in developing insight into their behaviors so that they learn to self-identify and self correct. Understand the impact of client's behaviors on their own actions/reactions in the workplace and utilizes team feedback to enhance the effectiveness of their interventions. Know the population and is aware of individualized treatment plan. Provide supervision and treatment intervention. Establish a therapeutic relationship with the client based on trust & respect. Evaluate the impact of behavioral, group treatment, and life-space interventions and provides direction/feedback. Assure consistent, ongoing, and timely provision for basic client needs. Safely transport youth to/from program activities and community resources monitoring behaviors and following agency transportation protocols. Effectively participate in team to review case progress and provide best programming. Follows medication management guidelines. Maintain positive role modeling and performing, as an agent of change for the youth. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of Behavior Health Intervention Services (BHIS) and Complete documentation of services in a timely manner
  • including daily case notes, behavior management, visual checks, etc.
Why Work here? Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members. We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone. Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all. The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve. As a valued team member on a full-time basis, you are eligible for: Competitive wages of $17.00 to start Medical, dental & vision insurance 401k Retirement plan Growth & Advancement opportunities Excellent paid leave time package 7 paid holidays Business casual work environment Qualifications & Program Information What you need: You will need to be at least 21 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or GED to qualify. A Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field of study is preferred.
Additional requirements include:
Desire to help kids succeed Prior experience working with children in a school or mental health setting preferred Strong communication and problem solving abilities Basic computer skills in a MS Office environment Apply now for immediate consideration! Share job details to About
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