Youth Counselor: Residential Behavioral Support

Morning Star Boys Ranch; Glenrose (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental/Vision

AD&D

LTD

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance

403b match

Gym membership

Job summary

Morning Star Boys' Ranch in Spokane, WA is hiring full-time and part-time Youth Counselors / Behavioral Support Staff for a residential treatment program serving youth ages 6-16. You will provide direct care, supervision, behavior support, and life-skill coaching in a trauma-informed setting.

Candidates should be ready to work swing shifts and weekends, meet safety and reporting requirements, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote safety, growth, and healthy relationships.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable through company vehicle insurance.
• Must pass a full FBI Federal and State background check that will include all states lived in.
• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working directly with children; or two years of social service-related education.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision in a residential setting.
• Use trauma-informed de-escalation techniques and behavior management strategies to maintain safety.
• Teach daily living skills, emotional regulation, communication, responsibility, and healthy relationships.
• Transport clients using company vehicle and participate in meetings/trainings.
• Offer and document medication to clients as prescribed.

Skills

Youth Counseling

Behavioral Health

Child Development

Trauma-Informed Care

Crisis Intervention

Mental Health Support

Residential Treatment

Direct Care

Social Services

Case Documentation

Behavior Management

Team Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent AND one year of experience working directly with children

Two years of social service-related education

Job description

Morning Star Boys' Ranch in Spokane, WA is hiring full-time and part-time Youth Counselors / Behavioral Support Staff for a residential treatment program serving youth ages 6-16. You will provide direct care, supervision, behavior support, and life-skill coaching in a trauma-informed setting.

Candidates should be ready to work swing shifts and weekends, meet safety and reporting requirements, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote safety, growth, and healthy relationships.