Behavior and Academic Counselor

Under direction of the Director of Education and the Program Director/Designee, the Behavior and Academic Support Counselor works to ensure, promote and maintain general safety throughout the area(s) during the school day and facility as needed. Works professionally and collaboratively with all education department staff.

Interacts appropriately with residents in accordance with Hallmark Youthcare’s Treatment Philosophy, the Program Manual, Individual Treatment Plan and unit programs. Clearly writes documentation of services provided in clinical record.

The Behavior and Academic Support Counselor displays professionalism at all times and is a constant team member. Models appropriate life skills behaviors including hygiene, grooming, dress, manners and language.

The Counselor embodies Hallmark’s Trauma Informed Care initiatives and practice, and demonstrates cultural competency, respect, and dignity to all individuals and cultures.

The primary duty of this position is to assist students in achieving academic and behavioral success. This role combines supervision, behavioral support, and academic assistance within our educational program.

Attends community meetings daily.

Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agencies. Maintains CPR/First Aid/AED and Handle with Care certifications. Maintains strict confidentiality and privacy of residents’ personally identifiable health and personnel information in accordance with HIPAA privacy rules and facility policies. Meets mandatory staff development requirements per the standards of all regulatory and accrediting agencies.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.