Residential Youth Counselor

7 hours ago

Louisville, Kentucky, United States St. Joseph Children's Home Full time
Job Opportunity at St. Joseph Children's Home

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Residential Youth Counselor. As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing a safe and supportive environment for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Implementing the child caring program by providing a therapeutic milieu and responding to clients' needs with fairness, objectivity, firmness, care, and concern.
  • Ensuring the health and safety of clients in care and providing input into client treatment plans and goals.
  • Communicating with members of the treatment team in a timely and accurate manner about pertinent issues and updates concerning the client's progress or treatment needs.
  • Supervising and assisting residents in fulfilling daily expectations of treatment goals and basic needs, including teaching clients basic life skills such as housekeeping, hygiene, and personal appearance.
  • Providing thorough documentation of each client and of each day's events, communicating in written and verbal form in a timely and accurate manner with coworkers to ensure consistent treatment interventions for the clients.
  • Administering medication as prescribed and keeping accurate records in the log, following policies and procedures related to medication for clients.
  • Performing competently in crisis management and maintaining certification in SCM, utilizing these skills as needed to assure the safety of the individual clients.
  • Exhibiting regular and punctual attendance and sharing responsibility for the physical upkeep of the cottages by reporting needed repairs and maintaining an atmosphere of cleanliness and order.
  • Obtaining forty (40) clock hours of required staff development/training as set forth by St. Joseph Children's Home Policy and Procedures, by COA, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, including sixteen hours of which must be successfully completed in Safe Crisis Management.
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
  • Experience preferred in providing appropriate care to clients, winning their respect, guiding clients in their development, managing a home effectively, and in the participation, management, and implementation of a treatment program.
  • Driver's license with insurable driving record required.
  • Must become certified in Safe Crisis Management.

Why Join Our Team?

At St. Joseph Children's Home, we are committed to providing inclusive and compassionate care to ensure a safe home and bright future for every child in our diverse community. We value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including pay, flexible schedules, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

St. Joseph Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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