Overnight Group Home Youth Counselor — Transform Lives

Virginia Home For Boys and Girls; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,760; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Home For Boys and Girls (VHBG) in Henrico, VA is seeking a Group Home Youth Counselor Overnight to supervise and support up to 8 youth in the Teaching Family Home during overnight hours, conducting safety checks and recording activities.

The role provides a therapeutic, family-style environment, implements Individual Service Plans and Behavior Support Plans, and coordinates with teachers, parents, caseworkers, and probation officers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months working with children or adolescents required.
• One year of experience working with youth in a group home facility is preferred.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License with driving record in good standing; background checks and in-house training required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents and facility by remaining awake during overnight hours.
• Implement approved Individual Service Plans and Behavior Support Plans for each youth.
• Provide a therapeutic, family-style treatment environment for youth according to the Teaching-Family model.
• Communicate professionally with clients’ teachers, parents, caseworkers, and probation officers.
• Transport clients if needed.
• Document activities, behaviors, contacts, and interventions as they occur.
• Work a two week rotating schedule.
• Embrace agency commitment to open communication in both giving and receiving information and feedback.

Skills

Youth supervision

Behavioral support

Communication

Safety checks

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Virginia Home For Boys and Girls (VHBG) in Henrico, VA is seeking a Group Home Youth Counselor Overnight to supervise and support up to 8 youth in the Teaching Family Home during overnight hours, conducting safety checks and recording activities.

The role provides a therapeutic, family-style environment, implements Individual Service Plans and Behavior Support Plans, and coordinates with teachers, parents, caseworkers, and probation officers.