Youth Treatment Counselor, Daytime

Denver Children's Home; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care organization is seeking a Youth Treatment Counselor to provide direct care to children in a residential setting. The role involves supervising youth, facilitating activities, and ensuring their emotional and physical needs are met. Candidates should have a four-year degree and be at least 21 years old. This full-time position offers a structured schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass physical exam and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with youth according to a structured daily schedule.
• Facilitate activities and intervene to promote healthy behavior.
• Complete documentation and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Conflict Resolution

First Aid

CPR

Education

Four-year degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

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Denver Children's Home is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to provide direct care to children as Youth Treatment Counselors. This role involves delivering trauma-informed, quality youth care in a safe environment with close supervision of adolescent clients in a residential setting.

Essential Job Duties

• Supervise and engage with youth according to a structured daily schedule.
• Maintain professional boundaries.
• Meet the basic physical and emotional needs of youth daily.
• Facilitate activities and intervene as needed to promote healthy behavior.
• Use approved crisis intervention strategies during emergencies.
• Model conflict resolution and implement treatment team interventions.
• Assist with academic support and participate in team meetings.
• Train new staff and ensure effective shift communication.
• Complete documentation and maintain a clean environment.
• Transport clients on a limited basis as needed.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 3:30 pm

Qualifications

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university
• At least 21 years of age

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to pass a physical exam and background checks (Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Colorado Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect)
• Obtain First Aid and CPR certifications
• Preferred: clean Motor Vehicle Record and qualified driver status

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Mental Health Care