Youth Care Counselor (Full Time/Part Time)

Methodist Children’s Home; Texas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Children’s Home is seeking an Youth Care Counselor to provide direct care, supervision, and support for youth in a group home setting. The role emphasizes applying TBRI principles to promote safety, emotional regulation, and healthy development while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver’s license, and a commitment to trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• No criminal history; acceptable references.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, supervision, guidance and protection of group home residents.
• Participate in service planning and support residents to meet treatment goals.
• Apply TBRI principles to guide discipline and interactions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly home environment meeting contract standards.
• Supervise residents, assist with daily needs, including clothing, hygiene and meals.
• Accompany residents to medical appointments and advocate for their needs.
• Distribute and document medications as prescribed and ensure accurate records.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Training in child care related fields preferred

Job description

Youth Care Counselor (Full Time/Part Time)

JOB SUMMARY

TheYouth Care Counselor provides direct care, supervision, guidance, andprotection of group home residents and demonstrates the maturity needed tosupport residents with behavioral, developmental, mental health, andtrauma-related needs. The position requires compassion and respect for youth incare and the ability to balance nurture with structure. The Youth Care Counselormust build healthy relationships, communicate effectively, problem-solve, andregulate emotions, while modeling moral and ethical behavior aligned with theagency's mission and core values. The Youth Care Counselor will receive trainingin MCH's treatment model, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and consistentlyapply and model TBRI principles in daily interactions with residents and teammembers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn,consistently apply and model MCH's treatment model, TBRI.
• Serve asan active member of the service planning team for each assigned resident andprovide ongoing support to help residents meet their treatment goals.
• ApplyTBRI principles to guide discipline and intervene appropriately with residentsdisplaying behavioral or mental health needs.
• Workindependently and in cooperation with other team members to provide a safe,clean, and orderly home for residents in compliance with all relevant contractstandards.
• Superviseresidents in care to ensure their safety and well-being and adjust the level ofsupervision according to the circumstances and needs of the resident.
• Ensureresidents have appropriate clothing, shoes, personal hygiene supplies andprovides coaching on maintaining proper hygiene.
• Assistresidents in processing daily experiences, trauma and overall placement.
• Accompaniesand advocates for residents at medical appointments.
• Providetransportation to medical appointments and experiential learning opportunities
• Dispenseand document the administration of prescribed and over the counter medications.
• Assist inthe planning, ordering, and preparation of healthy meals and snacks in thehome.
• Supportthe participation of residents in spiritual life activities in the home andthrough services and programs offered by the Spiritual Life team.
• Supportthe education of youth in care, participate in teacher conferences and provideassistance with homework as needed.
• Supportthe participation of residents in academic, athletic and social extracurricularactivities.
• Ensurethat the social and recreational needs of each resident are met, includingparticipation in age-appropriate activities in the community.
• Promoteage-appropriate independence through instruction and coaching on self-careskills and participation in age-appropriate skill development activities.
• Manageagency funds, resources and equipment, assigned to and for their use, safelyand according to agency policy and procedures.
• Completerequired documentation to meet safe child care and sound home managementcompliance.
• Ensureall facilities and equipment are clean, organized and maintained.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Youth Care Counselor worksvarious schedules based upon the needs of the group home and their primaryresponsibilities may vary according to the day and time of the scheduled shift.The Youth Care Counselor's schedule will be determined by the employee'ssupervisor. Most duties are performed in the group home, but transportation ofresidents to activities and events in the local community is frequent. Out of town and overnight travel may berequired. MCH provides an agency vehicle for thetransportation of residents for all activities and events. A technologystipend is provided to support the communication requirements of this position.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE

TheYouth Care Counselor must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Furthereducation and experience in child care related fields are preferred.

TRAINING

Traininghours must be completed in pre-service and annually to comply with all relevantcontract standards, as well as MCH policy. The employee's supervisor mayrequire additional training to meet specific job requirements or enhanceprofessional growth. Completion of training requirements is mandatory forcontinued employment.

OTHER

TheYouth Care Counselor must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid TexasDriver's License, an excellent driving record that meets the standards setforth by the liability insurance company and Methodist Children's Home, nocriminal history and acceptable references.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Ihave reviewed the job description for the position of Youth Care Counselor andunderstand I must be able to perform the duties outlined above. The PhysicalDemands/Requirements of the position are provided in another document anddiscussed at hire. I understand that due to the complexities of the positionall duties and responsibilities may not be outlined in this job description andthe duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change.