Youth Counselor

Mount Prospect Academy; Pike (NH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join their team as Residential Youth Counselors. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of at-risk youth by providing guidance and support in a nurturing residential environment. With a focus on youth development, counselors will mentor and support individuals, helping them thrive and discover their potential. Enjoy a rewarding career with a competitive pay rate, sign-on bonus, and various benefits, all while being part of a mission-driven organization that values personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Affordable Housing

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount Program

Free Meals

Access to Company Gym

Dynamic Professional Development

Regular Team Building Activities

Mileage Reimbursements

Qualifications

• Passionate about youth development and mental health.
• Experience working with at-risk youth in a residential setting.
• Ability to implement social and recreational activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and mentorship to students.
• Implement social/recreational activities as part of programming.
• Deliver direct services to residents and support their daily living skills.

Skills

Youth Counseling

Crisis Management

Mentoring

Behavioral Health Support

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

60 College Credits

Job description

We are currently hiring motivated, energetic and career-oriented individuals for all positions and invite you to attend to find out more about our community of over 500 faculty, spanning four states. If you’re looking to advance, change or launch your career, while making a difference in the lives of youth and families, struggling with behavioral and mental health issues, Mount Prospect Academy may be the place for you.

Current Openings

Position:Youth Counselor

Location: Pike, NH

Job Id:2529

# of Openings:1

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Residential Youth Counselor (Direct Care Support Youth Professional) – Job Description

Reports To: Program Director

Pay Rate up to $18.00hr plus $1000 Sign on Bonus Full-time Youth Counselors!

Location: Pike, NH

Join Our MPA Team!

Now Hiring Residential Youth Counselors/Direct Care Behavioral Health Professionals

We’re looking for passionate individuals to fill the following roles:

• Youth Counselors
• Overnight Residential Youth Counselors

Why Join Us?

• 4-Day Work Week:
  • Front Half: Sunday 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM, Monday - Wednesday 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Back Half: Wednesday - Friday 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
• Affordable Housing: Shared Employee Temporary Housing Available
• Rewarding Career: Make a difference in the lives of youth

Apply today and start your rewarding career with us!

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Residential Youth Counselor to join our team in making a positive impact on the lives of young individuals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to mentor and support at-risk youth, providing them with the guidance and care they need to thrive in a residential setting. Your commitment to fostering a safe and nurturing environment will help shape a brighter future for the residents in our care. If you have a passion for youth development and a desire to contribute to the well-being of our community's younger members, we encourage you to apply.

Our programming offers youth development services for children and adolescents and gives themthe opportunity to build meaningful relationships with others, to grow and discover their gifts, and realize their potential to thrive. As a Youth Residential Counselor/Direct Care Professionals, you will be the centerpiece of making our commitment a reality. You will have many opportunities to grow as a professional and to impact the lives of our residents including, but not limited to:

Company Background

Welcome to Mount Prospect Academy (MPA), a rapidly growing alliance of nonprofit agencies founded in 2003, with the goal of helping struggling adolescents find a “zest for life" and succeed in the “business of life.”

MPA has evolved to offer a variety of mental health support services to a diverse population of “hard to treat” and “difficult to place” adolescents. Our targeted services include home and community-based treatment, residential treatment programs, group homes, and special education schools. MPA is known for its ability to achieve successful outcomes with difficult-to-serve individuals throughout New England.

Mission:

MPA’smission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environment where students have the opportunity to grow and acquire the skills they need to reach their educational and social potential. We aim to develop trusting relationships with students and facilitate experiences that promote their ability to self-regulate; manage thoughts and feelings; and develop feelings of safety, confidence, and competency.

Youth Counselor Summary:

Our programming offers youth development services for children and adolescents and gives themthe opportunity to build meaningful relationships with others, to grow and discover their gifts, and realize their potential to thrive. As a Youth Residential Counselor, you will be the centerpiece of making our commitment a reality. You will have many opportunities to grow as a professional and to impact the lives of our residents including, but not limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision and mentor students, including role modeling appropriate behavior, redirection and crisis management.
• Freedom to implement social/recreational activities and involve residents as part of programming.
• Provides care and psychosocial education as prescribed by each individual's treatment plan.
• Deliver direct services to the residents which include daily living skills, meal preparation, hygiene practices, recreational, social activities, and any other duties necessary to reintegrate and reunify our residents into the community and with their families.
• Refine students’ social skills, interpersonal skills, habilitation skills, and coping mechanisms through the development of respectful & positive relationships.
• Be a positive role model to help shape growth and build trust.
• Development of polite communication skills and respectfulness of authority.
• Be their first line of support to provide emotional stability during moments of crisis.
• Discover meaningful coping mechanisms for students to deal with crisis or high stress situations.
• Facilitate the residential routine with intention and thoughtful planning.
• Attend work with punctuality, and manage time effectively
• Participate in pre-shift meetings
• Plan and execute life-relevant and meaningful programming
• Internalize daily schedule, show understanding of programmatic rituals and routines
• Encourage and teach students to engage in stewardship of their environment and themselves
• Understand and apply knowledge of risk factors, protective factors, and mental health in the execution of the program’s residential treatment model.
• Learn and understand the effect of trauma, medical, psychological, and other risk factors
• Participate in the program’s residential treatment model
• Seek student specific information through ITPs, training, and assessments
• Practice negotiation, cooperation, and collaboration with students towards the program’s goals
• Professionally document service delivery and behavior-related incidents in a timely manner
• Chore logs, and community-specific documentation
• Administrator On-Duty Reports
• ICMP & Strengths-Based Tracking Sheets
• Weekly and Monthly reports as required by the program
• Actively gain understanding of the importance of accurate and timely documentation
• Act as a professional, and seek professional improvement
• Manage personal stress effectively by regulation of personal agitation levels
• Establish rapport with students while maintaining professional boundaries
• Intentionally seek supervision, mentorship, and professional development
• Connect the program’s policies to day-to-day operations and personal decision making
• Opportunities for Career Growth:
• Competitive compensation, benefits, overtime, and vacation time.
• We promote from within and many of our managers began as Youth Counselors.
• Gain experience in the social work, social services, and youth services field.
• Ongoing training options to further education and proficiency in field.
• Flexibility to lead initiatives and bring your personal experience and passions to the work place.
• Personal Career Development plans for candidates interested in rising to leadership position within the organization.

Benefits (Full-time):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• STD & LTD
• Life Insurance
• AD & D
• Paid time off
• Employee discount program
• Further education opportunities for qualified candidates.

Additional Benefits Working with Mount Prospect Academy

• Stewardship Center (Outdoor Equipment, Bike/E-Bike, Kayaks/Canoes, Snowshoes, Paintball Course, Ropes/High Ropes, Alpine andCross-countrySkis, Climbing Wall)
• Daily Adventure Outings
• Potential for EmployeeHousing
• MileageReimbursements
• 24/7 Access to Company Gym/Boxing Training Gym
• Potential Gym membership reimbursementat someprograms(AVA)
• Regular Wellness and Team Building Activities (Axe Throwing, Cookouts, Escape Room, Dinner Cruises)
• Free meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
• Dynamic Professional Development Often
• Faculty Recognition and Rewards Programs (Faculty of the Month,Bonus, Player of the Week,LongevityAwards, Faculty of the year awards)
• Auto Shop, Car Repairs at Cost
• Woodshop, projects built at Cost
• Promote from Within
• Participation with Federal Loan Reimbursement programs

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree or 60 college credits.
• OR the equivalent of 2 years of full-time experience working with children.
• OR any combination of credits in human services & experience with children that totals 2 years.
• OR 7 years of parenting experience.

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver's license preferred & 21 + years of age.
• Authorized to work in the United States (Required).
• Satisfactory completion of background and applicable pre employment checks.
• Application Process:By applying to the position you will let our team know you are interested. We are currently hiring, and we will reach out shortly to set up a time for an interview.

Mount Prospect Academy assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.

Mount Prospect Academy strongly recommends, but does not require, that all MPA faculty (employees) stay protected against COVID-19 by getting their primary vaccine series and stay up to datewith a booster dose if they are eligible to receive one.

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Bring your expertise in mental health, direct support, behavioral health, residential care, para-education, paraprofessional roles, and youth counseling to MPA. We are seeking individuals with experience in roles such as Residential Youth Counselors, Youth Counselors, Direct Care Professionals, Direct Care Workers, Youth Mentors, Youth Workers, Behavioral Health Professionals, Mental Health Counselors, Youth Specialists, Awake/Overnight Residential Youth Counselors, Residential Community Youth Leaders, Camp Counselors, and Residential Aides. Join us and be a part of the change!

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