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Family Restoration Services
Holistic After School Support Counselor
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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.
$40,403 / year median in Virginia
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Family Restoration Services (FRS) provides an array of services to emotionally disabled youth requiring supportive services to stabilize in their own homes. Family Restoration seeks to restore optimal health to the body, mind, and spirit. In this respect, our mission is to offer youth and families restorative counsel to repair dysfunctional homes, build healthy familial relationships, and to curb negative behaviors and attitudes through fitness and nutritional activities, therapeutic interventions and community partnering. We are seeking part-time Holistic Afterschool Support Counselors to support emotionally challenged youth who have a myriad of disabilities. In this role, you will oversee daily activities, provide youth homework assistance and work to curb negative attitudes and behaviors. Counselors will work part-time between the hours of 1 pm and 6 pm daily, Monday through Friday. Qualified candidates should be able to be able to exercise appropriate clinical judgment in potentially threatening or serious situations and have a valid driver's license.
Responsibilities and Duties include:
Oversee daily activities, interactions, and behaviors Provide direct supervision, monitoring and behavior intervention to emotionally challenged youth with disabilities ranging from non-verbal to requiring toileting Apply therapeutic interventions to deescalate behaviors to keep consumers safe Transport youth from school to the afterschool program in a large company vehicle Serve as a positive influence and role modelJob Qualifications:
Minimum of one year experience working with emotionally/behaviorally challenged youth First Aid/CPR Certification CPI certification (preferred) Valid driver's license with a good driving record High School diploma/GED Available to work from 1:00 PM- 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday Able to drive a large company vehicle
Competencies:
Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Uses reason. Oral Communication
- Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions. Written Communication
- Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information. Planning/Organizing
- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$17.00- $20.