SD Counselor III (4879)

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates paraprofessional staff; assists staff with disruptive resident juveniles via the development of behavior modification and counseling intervention.
• Provides on the job training for new employees; conducts orientation sessions for staff and visitors; assists in the supervision of residents; supervises visitation programs between residents, family and court approved visitors.
• Supervises admissions and/or releases of residents during off-business hours; approves and monitors any resident needing isolation.
• Develops plans and program activities as prescribed by medical, clinical, and administrative staff; attends case work planning meetings; dispenses medication when necessary; maintains appropriate records, files and or logs; orders, distributes and inventories all necessary supplies used by residents.
• Supervises overall safety and security procedures; conducts fire drills; completes necessary follow up reports following emergency situations.
• Ensures that residents are cared for in a safe, structured, secure environment.
• Other related activities may be performed although not listed.

Job Requirements

• Associates Degree in Human Services (or equivalent) and 4 years of full-time paid experience working with at-risk youth in a detention or residential setting and 1 year functioning in a supervisory capacity OR 6 years of full-time paid experience working with at-risk youth in a detention or residential setting.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours including day, evening, weekend, holiday and subject to call hours.
• Require a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle. Travel is required. Ability to coordinate and plan travel for visits and appointments in an efficient manner.
• Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.
• Capable of working in a stressful environment.
• Ability to become TCI, First/Aid CPR certified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees with access to compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose this information unless it is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).