Denver-based Youth Center Counselor: Life Skills & Support

Laradon; Denver (CO); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) + 4% Match

Paid Holidays

PTO – 16 days+

Tuition and Certification Reimbusement

Student Loan Assistance

Onsite Employee Counseling Services

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Long Term Disability

Referral Bonuses

DEIB/A and Safety committees

Training and development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Laradon is seeking Residential Counselor for the Calabrese Youth Center in Denver, CO to provide life skills training and support to youth living in our center. You will ensure health and safety, support independent living skills, and report to the CYC Program Manager.

The role involves daily activity planning, direct counseling, group facilitation, and 24-hour supervision with a varied schedule. A driving license and local transportation are preferred; training is provided.

Formación

• Valid driving license and reliable transportation.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to communicate well with children/youth, staff and parents.
• Two years of college education, or high school diploma/GED plus one year of experience in human services field.
• Physical requirements including lifting up to 50 pounds and being active for full shifts.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and implement daily activity schedule.
• Supervise and assist children/youth with medications.
• Train and assist youth in shopping, cleaning, money management, hobbies, personal hygiene.
• Provide direct counseling and training services to children/youth.
• Oversee health and welfare and report concerns to the program manager.
• Facilitate daily groups (anger management, self-esteem, etc.).
• Provide 24-hour supervision to children/youth.
• Ensure facilities are clean, safe and orderly.
• Attend Youth Center staff meetings.
• Implement behavior programs.
• Assist with recreational activities.
• Train youth in use of community resources (RTD, laundromat, banks, restaurants, etc.).
• Execute duties per licensing rules and drive participants as needed.

Conocimientos

Valid driving license

Communication

Educación

Two years of college education, or high school diploma/GED plus one year of experience in human services field

Descripción del empleo

Laradon is seeking Residential Counselor for the Calabrese Youth Center in Denver, CO to provide life skills training and support to youth living in our center. You will ensure health and safety, support independent living skills, and report to the CYC Program Manager.

The role involves daily activity planning, direct counseling, group facilitation, and 24-hour supervision with a varied schedule. A driving license and local transportation are preferred; training is provided.