On-Site Youth Treatment Counselor | Special Ed & SEL

Tennyson-Center-For-Children; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

13 paid holidays

Retirement Plan with 4% match

Paid Mental Health days

HSA & FSA options

Life Insurance & AD&D

Job summary

Tennyson Center for Children seeks a Youth Treatment Counselor to support students with diverse needs in a Denver-area educational and treatment setting. You will individualize academic and social-emotional support within treatment plans and IEPs, while maintaining safe, engaging learning environments.

The role emphasizes implementing behavioral interventions, coordinating with clinicians and teachers, and adhering to program trainings and policies to ensure high-quality care for children across

Qualifications

• B.A. degree in Human Services/related field or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in an educational setting with special needs children K-12 preferred.
• All candidates must have a Colorado driver’s license and are subject to pre-employment checks (drug test, FBI, CBI, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Appropriately implement treatment plans and IEPs as directed by clinician and teacher.
• Provide clean, safe, therapeutic learning environments via one-on-one tutoring, small group instruction, and engagement in social-emotional learning.
• Balance hierarchy and affiliation, addressing emotional needs of children.
• Implement behavior management procedures (verbal/non-verbal) and physical management.
• Assist with classroom management alongside education and clinical specialists.
• Ensure positive behavior supports at milieu and individual levels for all students.
• Complete required trainings (QMAP, TCI, NM) and comply with policies and standards.

Education

B.A. degree in Human Services/related field or equivalent experience

Job description

Tennyson Center for Children seeks a Youth Treatment Counselor to support students with diverse needs in a Denver-area educational and treatment setting. You will individualize academic and social-emotional support within treatment plans and IEPs, while maintaining safe, engaging learning environments.

The role emphasizes implementing behavioral interventions, coordinating with clinicians and teachers, and adhering to program trainings and policies to ensure high-quality care for children across