Youth Counselor

Logan River Academy, LLC; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan River Academy, LLC in Utah seeks a Rec-Res Provisional Counselor (RCP) to supervise students after school and during evenings. This non-exempt position begins with a 90‑day probation, aiming for RC1 status on day 91 with wage increases.

Shadowing and hands-on training start early, as you learn the Handbooks and campus policies. Responsibilities include completing orientation, applying de-escalation techniques, implementing BIPs under supervision, maintaining safe and clean campus areas,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and ability to pass thorough background screening.
• CPR & First Aid certification or successful completion within first two weeks.
• Completion of LRA’s Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete orientation and training modules successfully.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Handbooks.
• Study Behavioral Improvement Plans (BIPs) for each student.
• Establish positive relationships quickly with students and staff.
• Maintain professional boundaries and campus safety procedures.
• Collaborate with SRCs, RC2s and RC1s to plan meaningful student activities.
• Use de-escalation skills and safe intervention techniques.
• Keep campus areas clean, orderly, and presentable.
• Respond to supervisor requests to perform other duties.

Skills

De-escalation

Student supervision

Communication

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Type: Full-time, Part-time

Position: Rec-Res Provisional Counselor (RCP)

Reports to: Designated Senior Rec-Res Counselor (SRC)

Status: Non-Exempt. Dining with students and weekend rotations required.

Rotating Shifts: Evenings run from 2:45p to 11:15p

Non-School Days begin at Discretion of Dir: 6:45a or 8:45a

Nights begin at 10:45p for either 8 or 10 hours

Must be 21 years or older

JOB SUMMARY: RCP is on probation for the first 90 days of employment with the full expectation that s/he attains RC1 status on the 91st day with an increased wage. This is a learning and growing time, and probation may be extended if training and on-campus performance do not meet expected standards. During this time the RCP will master knowledge in both the Student-Parent Handbook and the Employee Handbook as well as any supporting policies and procedures that trainers deem helpful. Shadowing and hands-on experiences will begin within the first two weeks of employment.

Position Expectations

• Completes required Orientation and Training modules successfully
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of information in the Handbooks
• Studies the Behavioral Improvement Plans (BIPs) of each student
• Establishes positive and effective relationships quickly with students and staff
• Exhibits an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries
• Works with SRCs, RC2s and RC1s to implement meaningful activities for students
• Observes and practices using de-escalation skills, interventions and consequences
• Works with students to ensure campus areas are clean, orderly and presentable
• Responds positively to a supervisor's request to perform other duties

Core Competencies

• Completes work thoroughly, promptly, and efficiently
• Supports approved decisions, responsibly completing tasks with minimal supervision
• Holds self and students accountable for doing the right things
• Is responsive and responsible, acknowledging verbal requests, phone, text, and emails
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism as a representative of LRA
• Knows learning and safety expectations for students which define the LRA culture
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Phase System; consistently using it with students
• Supports and promotes the LRA values/norms (I AGER); and wants to work with us
• Greets all visitors, parents and reviewers with a smile and the utmost respect

Requirements

• High School Diploma. Able to pass thorough background screening
• CPR & First Aid certified or successful completion within first two weeks
• Successful completion of LRA’s Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to learn to observe student behavior interactions accurately
• Able to learn to safely apply de-escalation actions
• Able to learn to safely participate when behaviors require hands-on restraints
• Able to run and walk to keep eyes on a potential AWOL student