PRN Behavioral Youth Counselor

2 weeks ago

Nashville Tennessee, United States Youth Villages Full time

Overview:
Company Overview


Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health.

Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.


If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you.

We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.


Responsibilities:
Program Overview

Youth Villages' Residential Treatment programs serve children with emotional and behavioral problems.

Our residential campuses provide the setting for an intensive treatment program that combines the unique balance of structure and freedom.

This enables children and their families to identify, understand and cope with their individual needs and develop the skills necessary to succeed in less restrictive settings.

We have three different types of facilities—Intensive Residential Centers, Open Campuses, and Group Homes. Located in Tennessee and Georgia, all of these facilities utilize the Re-Education of Emotionally Disturbed Children therapy model (Re-Ed).

Position Overview

The Behavioral Youth Counselor, also known as Teacher Counselor:

Teaches the children necessary life skills and provide for their physical daily care.

Assists in treatment planning for each child.

Conducts daily documentation such as contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notes.

Participates in client transports to various locations

Participates in recreation therapy with children.

Improves children's behavior through coping skills and other therapeutic interventions.

Additional Information

The supervision and treatment of youth requires prolonged periods of walking and standing and physical agility. May be required to run and climb flights of stairs. Must be able to participate in physical interventions with youth when necessary. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Will be required to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR training.

Applicants are required to pass an agility and strength evaluation.

Applicants must have valid driver's license.

Schedule requires flexibility and is PRN (as needed).

Example of a shift could be:
Weekday: 12:30pm - 11:00pm

Weekend: 7:00am - 11:00pm

Salary

$17 - $19 / hour depending on education

Qualifications:
Requirements

A High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience working with at-risk youth a major plus

Experience working with youth is required

Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to maintain a flexible schedule


Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults.

We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds.

Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.

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