Counselor- Educational Placement

Haynes Family of Programs; Villard-Saint-Sauveur; Sur place; EUR 25 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading organization seeks a Residential Caregiver to ensure the well-being of youth in a residential program. This role involves supervising daily activities, providing support for integration into treatment and education, and addressing the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of residents. Ideal candidates will possess a BA/BS degree and have experience with at-risk youth.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience working with at-risk youth.
• Ability to pass background checks and other employment requirements.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required.

Responsabilités

• Supervises activities and oversees daily routines for residents.
• Teaches life skills such as cooking and personal hygiene.
• Uses crisis intervention skills and participates in training.

Connaissances

Leadership

Crisis intervention

Life skills teaching

Formation

BA/BS degree

Description du poste

Summary

Responsible for implementing the residential unit's plans, procedures, and programs for up to twelve residents. This includes serving as the primary caregiver and role model to children and adolescents, supporting and implementing the successful integration of treatment and education services, and ensuring the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of the residents are met.

Job Duties

1. Participates in and supervises homework, chores, and recreational activities; oversees daily routines including sleep, hygiene, dressing, etc.
2. Monitors and rewards appropriate behaviors.
3. Creates opportunities for and teaches general life skills, such as cooking, personal hygiene, cleaning living areas, and maintaining clothes.
4. Takes children in a van on off-grounds outings (e.g., movies, skating, field trips, and other amusements).
5. Assists in preparing and serving nutritionally balanced meals for special events, and cleans up after meals.
6. Plans proactively to prevent incidents and resolve problems among children; de-escalates issues quickly; uses crisis intervention skills in communication; assists with containments following agency policies.
7. Participates in in-service training and meetings to develop and maintain effective child care and counseling skills.
8. Ensures timely and safe campus transitions for residents to meals, schools, medical appointments, etc.
9. Prevents incidents through proactive planning, de-escalates problems, and uses crisis intervention techniques as needed.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand, walk on sloped/hilly terrain, climb stairs, run, carry (up to 40 pounds), drive, lift, listen, speak, reach, write, and participate in restraint procedures.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred.
• One or more years of experience working with at-risk youth in a group home, school setting, youth camp/juvenile hall, or mental health program preferred.
• Strong leadership skills required.
• Valid California Driver's License and proof of auto insurance required.
• Must pass all employment requirements, including background checks (e.g., DOJ, Child Abuse, Licensing, Sanction List), professional references, physical exam, and drug test.