Crisis Youth Counselor - Evenings

Child Saving Institute; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Job summary

The Child Saving Institute in Council Bluffs, IA seeks a Crisis Youth Counselor to support youth in crisis and help stabilize behavior. You will supervise and implement de-escalation strategies, provide mentorship, and advocate for children and adolescents in short-term crisis stabilization programs while collaborating with a supportive team.

You will collaborate with families, educators, and clinical staff to ensure safety, form treatment plans, and document progress.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive and reliable work ethic.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Knowledge of childcare, development, and group processes.
• Understanding of emotionally dysregulated children and crisis handling.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and implement behavior management and de-escalation.
• Provide direct support, mentorship, and supervision to youth in crisis stabilization.
• Act as advocate and support system for children/adolescents in mental health crises.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Youth mentorship

Child development

Crisis support

Education

Mental health professional (Iowa Code 228.1)

Bachelor’s in human services or related field + 1 year experience

EMT trained in crisis intervention

Nurse with mental/behavioral health experience

High school diploma + 2 years behavioral health experience

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Children Square Campus - Council Bluffs, IA 51503Residential

Title: Crisis Youth Counselor

Starting Pay: $20.00 / Hour

Shifts: Tuesday to Saturday, 2PM - 10 PM

About CSI

Our story begins in Omaha in 1892, when, due to epidemics, poverty and the difficulties of pioneer life, many children were left in need of parental care. CSI met the need in a revolutionary way - putting the well-being of children first and working to be a voice for the voiceless. We seek to champion children and families by providing the mental, emotional and physical spaces they need to feel empowered and to thrive.

Child Saving Institute (CSI) is looking for someone who has a mind full of wonder and a heart-filled desire to make a difference! We're on a mission to champion what's best for each child and family.

As a Crisis Youth Care Specialist, you'll be an essential part of our team. Your responsibilities would include Supervising and Implementing behavior management techniques and de-escalation by providing direct support, mentorship and supervision to the youth in the short-term Crisis Stabilization program. In short, our CSRS Youth Care Specialist will serve as a vital advocate and support system for children and adolescents experiencing mental health crises.

One of the Following 8 Minimum Required Qualifications Must Be Met:

• A mental health professional as defined in Iowa Code section 228.1.
• A bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours or equivalent in a human services field (including, but not limited to, psychology, social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, nursing, education) and at least one year of experience in behavioral or mental health services.
• A law enforcement officer trained in crisis intervention including, but not limited to, mental health first aid and mental health in-service training.
• An emergency medical technician (EMT) trained in crisis intervention including, but not limited to, mental health first aid.
• A peer support specialist with a minimum certification of mental health first aid.
• A family support peer specialist with a minimum certification of mental health first aid.
• A registered nurse with two years of mental or behavioral health experience.
• A bachelor's degree in a non-human services-related field, associate’s degree, or high school diploma (or equivalency) with a minimum of two years of experience in behavioral or mental health services, and 30 hours of crisis and mental health in-service training (in addition to the required 30 hours of department-approved training)

and

• Has a positive and reliable work ethic
• Holds experience working with children and families
• Knowledge of childcare practices, developmental issues, and group process
• Understanding of theory and practices for emotionally dysregulated children
• Ability to handle crises and work with children and youth experiencing emotional or behavioral disorders

What You'll Get:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation and sick accruals
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) matching up to 5% and fully vested right away
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Birthing (up to 6 weeks) & non-birthing (up to 2 weeks) at full pay
• The opportunity to be a part of a forward-thinking culture!

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Child Saving Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Accommodation Statement

Child Saving Institute is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources to discuss their needs.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet organizational needs.