Trauma-Informed Youth Counselor | Empower Teens

Grant Gardens; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Gardens in Ashland, KY seeks a Youth Counselor to supervise and support teens in residential treatment. You will assist adolescents aged 13–17 in daily routines, activities, and treatment goals within a trauma‑informed, caring environment.

The role requires strong communication, patience, teamwork, and precise documentation. A high school diploma or GED is required; CPR, First Aid, AED, and TCI certifications are obtained within agency timelines.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, observation, teamwork, and documentation skills.
• Ability to follow treatment plans, safety procedures, supervisory direction, and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide active supervision and maintain resident safety during daily routines, activities, campus transitions, and assigned community outings.
• Build positive, professional relationships through consistency, encouragement, active listening, and appropriate boundaries.
• Support daily living routines, including hygiene, meals, chores, school transitions, recreation, and bedtime.
• Coach residents in coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, problem-solving, and positive peer interactions.
• Facilitate or assist with recreational activities, structured groups, and skill-building opportunities.
• Implement assigned components of treatment plans, behavior support strategies, and safety plans under supervisory and clinical direction.
• Recognize early signs of distress and use approved crisis prevention and verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Document behavioral observations, safety checks, activities, and incidents accurately and promptly.
• Communicate resident progress, concerns, and important updates during shift handoffs and treatment team discussions.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, Youth Counselors, therapists, nursing staff, and educators.
• Protect resident confidentiality, report safety concerns, and maintain professional boundaries.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Grant Gardens in Ashland, KY seeks a Youth Counselor to supervise and support teens in residential treatment. You will assist adolescents aged 13–17 in daily routines, activities, and treatment goals within a trauma‑informed, caring environment.

The role requires strong communication, patience, teamwork, and precise documentation. A high school diploma or GED is required; CPR, First Aid, AED, and TCI certifications are obtained within agency timelines.