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Resid Counselor-RC2 (25880)

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Albany-Academy Main-PCFC - Albany, NY 12208

Salary Range $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage None

As a Residential Youth Counselor, you will provide daily therapeutic care and programming according to agency policy and governing bodies' requirements for elementary aged children. You will work on-site on our Albany campus and will report to the Residential Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

Provide for the physical and psychological needs of clients, including physical safety, hygiene, clothing, food, cooking, medical care, and providing a reliable and nurturing environment.

1:1 Residential Counselor

• You will follow an individual youth's 1:1 expectations plan, ICMP, and any safety plans in place.
• Engage the youth in activities and conversation that are age appropriate and at the appropriate developmental level.
• Document in writing a summary of each shift.
• Learn the history and specific issues associated with the youth who requires 1:1; will learn how to safely manage any crisis.
• Seek and obtain training in any particular area specific to the youth who requires 1:1care.
• Transport 1:1 client for medical, mental health, and other essential needs.

RC1

• You will must be able to work within trauma informed framework of program, including identifying and using coping/safety plans, maintaining consistency, providing regular routine, and controlling own response to youth.
• Engage and form positive relationship with all youth served.
• Complete all mandatory trainings according to programmatic guidelines.
• Display basic competency in TCI techniques.
• Follow outlined program routines, therapeutic plans of youth, and program rules and protocols.
• Work as part of a team including colleague residential counselors, clinicians, on line oncall, supervisors, and other administrative and functional support staff.
• Maintain respectful and appropriate communication with internal and external customers, including county workers, medical staff, parents etc.
• Complete and maintain documentation to meet programmatic and regulatory standards.
• Transport clients for medical, mental health, and other essential needs.

RC2

All of the above plus the following:

• You will facilitate groups/coached visitation, understanding and applying curriculum and appropriate practice models, i.e. DBT, SAY, etc.
• Take on specific leadership responsibilities for dorm/cottage, including coordinating activities, participating in program-wide committee.
• Must have the ability, skill, and knowledge to take a lead role in a team.
• Form positive relationships with more challenging youth and families.

RC3

All of the above plus the following:

• Display critical thinking and problem solving skills related to residential program needs.
• Display good judgment and decision making related to all program routines, therapeutic plans of youth, and program rules and protocols.
• Lead, delegate, and plan work for other team members.

Requirements and Education:

• Must be 20 years or older
• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Experience working with emotionally disturbed population.
• A valid, clean driver's license is required.
• Must pass physical.
• Must be able to complete TCI training.

RC 1

Experience with emotionally disturbed population is preferred.

RC 2

At least six months of related experience is required with demonstrated competency in Level 1 essential job duties. One year of related experience is desired.

RC 3

At least one year of related experience is required with demonstrated competency in Level 2 essential responsibilities. Two years or more related experience is desired.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU…