Relief Youth Care Counselor

2 weeks ago

Portland, United States Boys & Girls Aid Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Boys & Girls Aid demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, practices anti-racist service delivery and advocacy for all individuals.

Boys & Girls Aid in Portland OR is looking to hire a Relief Youth Care Counselor. Do you have experience working with youth? Are you able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries? Can you remain patient in stressful situations? Do you have a strong work ethic? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position

This direct care position earns a competitive wage of $19.50 - $20.00/hour. This position averages between 4-12 hours per week with a maximum of 20 hours per week split between multiple staff. There are opportunities to have more hours when need arises. Shifts typically fall between 7-11am or 3-7pm depending on the day. We offer an employee assistance program, and our agency qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today

ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS AID

Founded in 1885, we are focused on family permanency. Our mission is to make sure that every child in foster care grows up in a family. We teach and model healthy environments, invest in relationships, and work to cultivate the best opportunities for children. You have an opportunity to promote social justice for youth who are in foster care, are involved with juvenile justice, or are experiencing homelessness.

As we focus on building positive and long-lasting relationships, we strive to create a formidable foundation for the youth we serve.

Each employee plays a direct role in adding value to those we serve. We understand that how we treat our employees is reflected in their performance. We strive to show our staff how much they are valued through a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer work-life balance

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A YOUTH CARE COUNSELOR

As a Youth Care Counselor, you have the rewarding job of providing direct care to the youth in our program. In this alternative to juvenile detention setting, you work with the youth to create routines, build positive relationships, and develop a framework for them after they leave our care. Acting as a mentor, you provide opportunities for social learning. This includes implementing coping mechanisms and building a positive foundation for each youth. Additionally, you conduct daily activities for the youth based on their developmental ages and capabilities.

You perform behavior-shaping interventions, facilitate appropriate communications, model suitable problem solving, and help to ensure appropriate youth interactions. Using trauma-informed care (TIC)lens, you'll provide interventions for maladaptive behaviors resulting from trauma. Your empathy comes through in your interactions with each youth that you work with. You keep accurate records of daily activities and services provided in accordance with quality assurance and state licensing standards. Making a difference in the lives of youth gives meaning to the work you do.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A YOUTH CARE COUNSELOR

  • Bachelor's degree along with 1 year of experience in mental health, social services, or a related field OR  2+ years of experience.
  • Valid driver's license and a good driving record.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR NON-PROFIT TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this direct care job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you

For additional questions, please contact Recruiter, Elizabeth Bethancourt at ebethancourt@boysandgirlsaid.org.

Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.



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