Milieu Counselor

Milieu Counselor - SAGEPosition: Full Time / In-PersonSalary: $24.04/hr. - $26.50/hr. (Bilingual Spanish - $26.20/hr. - $28.88/hr.)Swing Shift 1:00 pm-11:30 pmMC1 Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday off)MC2 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday off)Overnight Shift 9:00 pm-7:30 amMC3 Sunday, Monday, Friday, Saturday (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday off)MC4 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday off)MC5 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday off)MC6 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday off)Relief Milieu Counselor positions availableMorrison Child and Family Services: We are a Joint Commission and Sanctuary accredited non-profit organization that provides a comprehensive array of services to children, adolescents, and their families. As an agency, Morrison, its team members, and clients commit to the following values of trauma-informed care:Nonviolence - being safe and doing the right thingEmotional Intelligence - managing our feelings so we don't hurt ourselves or othersSocial Learning - respecting and sharing ideas of our teamsDemocracy - shared decision making whenever possibleOpen Communication - saying what we mean and not being mean when we say itSocial Responsibility - everyone makes a contribution to the organizational cultureGrowth and Change - creating hope for our clients and ourselvesAbout the Program: SAGEDo you enjoy counseling and supporting youth? Do you find it rewarding to help others? Are you looking for an entry level position in social service with ample opportunities and encouragement for growth? Our SAGE Youth Residential program provides long-term stabilization for survivors of commercial sexual exploitation (CSEC). Both during their exploitation and prior to it, many of these youth have experienced multiple environmental, social, and biological traumas. This may include sexual abuse, parental neglect and/or abuse, alcohol/drug dependency or abuse, school failure, and high levels of emotional vulnerability. Our SAGE program serves vulnerable youth in the CSEC population by providing a safe and secure setting in which they can experience Support, Achieve their goals, Grow, and become Empowered.Position Summary:Our program is designed to help residential youth at SAGE, by creating a secure and therapeutic environment in which the youth learn the necessary skills to be self-sufficient and empowers them to create a skill set for them to build more opportunities for their future.Duties and Responsibilities:Milieu Counselors help adolescent girls, (11 17 years of age) who have been commercially sexually exploited (CSEC) by providing long-term stabilization in a therapeutic environment.They are caregivers and role models for youth in the program. They create a supportive environment, where youth receive help with academics, encouragement in pursing individual interest/hobbies and if needed learn ways to address behavioral issues and trauma.Creating a culturally inclusive environment in which the youth can feel supported. Bi-cultural and bilingual speaking applicants are encouraged to applyEnsures the safety of the clients we serve, both in the residential setting and during community outings.Demonstrate a commitment to developing a thorough knowledge and application of the Sanctuary model and other organizational policies & practices.Participate in staff development, in-services, and training related to workplace effectiveness; model professional behaviors and implement improvements to business practices with awareness of their impact in a trauma-informed behavioral healthcare organization.Experience/Education Requirements:A high school diploma or equivalent is requiredBasic computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, databases and OutlookOne year of youth experience. Or a combination of education and experience related to working with youthOther Requirements:Pass a DHS criminal history backgroundValid Driver's LicenseA $1/hour pay differential will be applied for hours worked between 5:00 pm- 6:00am; for staff who work a minimum of 4 hours within this range. We also have On-Call/Relief Milieu Counselor position available On-Call Position: Shift and hours determined by staff availability combined with program needs.Why join us?Growth Opportunities - Morrison values its employees and provides leadership training to see our employees thrive and grow. Promotion from within is encouraged and seen throughout the organization.Benefits and Perks Extensive benefit package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. Company provided Life and Long-Term Disability. Paid vacation and sick time.We make a difference in our community At Morrison we provide a comprehensive continuum of mental health, substance abuse and prevention and education services for youth, from birth through age 21. We work with families and communities to make a difference in every child's life.Student Loan Forgiveness Options - Morrison is a non-profit mental health organization so working with us, you could qualify for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.All Morrison programs and services are accredited by The Joint Commission, a nationally recognized standards-setting and accreditation body for health care. Morrison is also certified as a trauma-informed organization by the Sanctuary Institute. Certification recognizes our dedication to providing a trauma-informed culture and environment for children, families and staff through implementing Sanctuary values, commitments, and tools.We are an Affirmative Action Plan Employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with our Affirmative Action Plan, Morrison uses E-Verify to determine employment eligibility after an offer is accepted. Applications will be reviewed as received. Morrison reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period. Morrison employees are offered a variety of benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer-Paid Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). If your personal values align with our agency's vision and dedication to serving youth and families, please submit your rsum, application, and cover letter to www.morrisonkids.org/careers.