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FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES

In Home Counselor - Des Moines/Lee County

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What they do

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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In Home Counselor
  • Des Moines/Lee County US-IA-Burlington
  • Burlington, IA 52601 Apply Overview Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift 1st Shift Education Level Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage Frequent Travel Required
  • Up to 50% Category Nonprofit
  • Social Services Apply In Home Counselor-DES
MOINES/LEE COUNTY
What you will do? As the In-home Youth Counselor you will be assigned to cases in the counties of Des Moines and Lee County and provide services to JCS Youth either returning to the community from placement in residential treatment and the State Training School or about to be placed in the same. The position provides supervision for the youth in the home community while providing treatment services to youth and families.
Specific duties include:
Prepare and implement a client Situational Plan and a Family Support Plan with input from the youth, family, referral source, and placement agency. Demonstrate proficiency in use of various service techniques. Develop a relationship with the youth and family. Conduct numerous telephone and one-on-one contacts with the youth & family. Update parents and referring worker of client status. Provide mentoring to client and family. Hold client accountable to the rules of supervision (probation contract). Monitor client behavior and risk domains utilizing the Thinking Errors and Anger Controls models as well as deliberate efforts improving domains (making more protective). Interface with school and community contacts. Provide formal reports or testimony on youth status. Provide consistent, individualized reinforcement to youth behavior, using daily issues to teach and reinforce adaptive behaviors. Assist clients in developing insight into their behaviors so they learn to self-identify and self-correct. Understand impact of youth behaviors on their actions and the resulting consequences, and utilizes team feedback to increase effectiveness of interventions. 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, you are eligible for: Medical, dental & vision insurance 401k Retirement plan Growth & Advancement opportunities Competitive Wages Excellent paid leave time package 7 paid holidays Business casual work environment Qualifications & Program Information What you need: A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor's Degree in related field plus two years of human service related experience is required. Share job details to About
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