Behavioral Youth Counselor Assistant
Company: Youth Villages
Location: Memphis
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Company OverviewYouth 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 OverviewYouth 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 OverviewThe Behavioral
Youth Counselor Assistant, also known as Teacher Counselor
Assistant:
- Teaches children necessary life skills and provide for their
physical daily care for youth in our residential facilities and
group homes.
- 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 InformationSchedule
- Our Behavioral Youth Counselor/Assistants work a nontraditional
schedule of Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat. The hours can vary for each campus,
but will be roughly between the hours of 12pm-10:30pm. They are
required to work their assigned scheduled hours which is a minimum
of 40 hours a week and would receive overtime pay of time and half
when they go over 40 hours. Hiring managers will communicate in
advance any changes to the schedule for coverage or trainings a
staff would attend ahead of time. 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
license.Average Annual Salary$47000 - $54000 / year based on
schedule and hours workedTime-and-a-half pay for worked holidays
Qualifications RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED
requiredExperience working/volunteering with youth, corrections, or
police work preferredExcellent written, verbal, and oral
skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyBasic
computer knowledgeAbility to maintain a flexible
schedule.BenefitsMedical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and
Vision401(k)2 weeks paid vacation12 paid sick days per year11 paid
holidaysPaid Parental LeaveMileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when
applicable)Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervisionGrowth &
development through continuous trainingClinical and administrative
advancement opportunitiesYouth 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.
Keywords: Youth Villages, Southaven , Behavioral Youth Counselor Assistant, Other , Memphis, Mississippi
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