Direct Care Counselor - 2nd Shift (Residential Youth)

Marioncountyky; Springfield (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sunrise Children’s Services in Springfield (Residential Treatment) is seeking a Direct Care Counselor for 2nd shift to support children in need. This full-time role involves direct care, supervision, and contributing to a therapeutic environment under supervision of licensed staff.

Applicants must be 21+, pass background checks and a drug test, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. A Driver’s license is required for transportation responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old and able to pass background checks and drug test.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision per agency policies, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Create a therapeutic environment and assist with implementing the client’s treatment plan.
• Exhibit professionalism and positive role modeling for clients and staff.
• Promote health care protocols including medication administration as designated by the program nurse.
• Ensure clients’ needs for clothing, nutrition, hygiene, rest and recreation are met daily.
• Identify risk factors and take measures to reduce those risks.
• Create a safe, secure and sanitary environment.
• Observe and address client behavior.
• Maintain client health information confidentiality in line with HIPAA.

Skills

Direct Care Counseling

Child Care

Team Collaboration

HIPAA Privacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sunrise Children’s Services in Springfield (Residential Treatment) is seeking a Direct Care Counselor for 2nd shift to support children in need. This full-time role involves direct care, supervision, and contributing to a therapeutic environment under supervision of licensed staff.

Applicants must be 21+, pass background checks and a drug test, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. A Driver’s license is required for transportation responsibilities.