Group Home Counselor

Group Home Counselor Richmond, VA Job Details Part-time | Full-time | PRN $18

• $21 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Paid orientation Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Parenting support and skills training Mental health and behavioral care Maintenance work Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Driver's License Experience with children (1-2 years) Working with children Bachelor's degree Case management Driving Meal preparation Behavioral disorders support Food preparation Passenger pickup and drop-off Child & family counseling Care plans Patient transport Group home experience Crisis intervention counseling Facilities maintenance Teaching Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description Job Description Threatt Counseling Services is looking for Life Skills Counselors in the group home for girls for all shifts.

The Life Skills Counselor is responsible for the treatment of up to 4 females in the home under the direction of the Program Director. The Life Skills Counselor is responsible for the daily supervision of the youth to include regular safety checks, program documentation, and facility upkeep during all shifts. The Life Skills Counselor is responsible for teaching guiding and supervising youth. Core duties and responsibilities

• Implement approved Individual Service Plans and Behavior Support Plans for each youth.
• Provides a therapeutic family-style treatment environment for youth according to the model and stands developed by Threatt Counseling Services (including physical care, helping youth develop healthy habits and attitudes, positive behavioral supports, crisis intervention, assisting with the upkeep of the physical environment).
• Communicate professionally with client's teachers, parents, guardians, case workers and probation officers etc.
• Transports to medical appointments.
• Document activities, behaviors, contacts and interventions.
• Assist with daily living skills (meal preparation, household maintenance, hygiene and grooming, money management)
• Assist with educational goals and case management

Experience and Education :

High School Diploma Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of 6 months working with children or adolescents required. One year of experience working with youth in a group home facility is preferred. Clinical experience working with youth is preferred. In addition, the candidate must possess a valid Virginia driver's license with driving record in good standing. Must be able to successfully clear background checks associated with job and must complete in-house training.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, PRN Pay:

$18.00

• $21.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid orientation Paid time off Paid training Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person