Youth Counselor — Trauma-Informed Residential Care

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Behavioral Support Staff / Youth Counselor

Spokane, WA

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Part and Full Time

Join Our Compassionate Team at Morning Star!

Morning Star Boys' Ranch is hiring Full-Time and Part-Time Youth Counselors / Behavioral Support Staff, Residential Treatment Program in Spokane, WA.

For nearly 70 years, we have provided residential treatment, behavioral health services, trauma-informed care, and family-centered support for children and adolescents. Join our team helping youth ages 6-16 develop life skills, improve emotional regulation, and build healthy relationships in a therapeutic residential setting.

Ideal For students looking for valuable experience!

Great Experience For

• Psychology students
• Social work students
• Human services professionals
• Education majors
• Behavioral health professionals
• Child welfare workers
• Case management professionals
• Youth program staff
• Future counselors and therapists
• Special education professionals

Job Summary:

Provide direct care, supervision, behavior support, and skill-building services for children and adolescents in a residential treatment setting. Support youth affected by trauma, abuse, neglect, emotional and behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities, and mental health needs. Use trauma-informed interventions, behavior management techniques, and relationship-based care to promote safety, stability, and growth.

Swing Shift and Weekend Availability Required.

Behavior Support Staff duties will include, and are not limited to:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

· Maintain confidentiality in compliance with Health and Human Services, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) and meet requirements of all other county and State Agencies

· Provide adequate supervision to children to ensure safety, including pursuing clients for long distances if necessary.

· Utilize trauma-informed de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention skills, and behavioral management strategies to maintain safety.

· Responsible for various written, typed, and verbal communication documentation and reports

· Demonstrate professional boundaries through appropriate behavior at all times.

· Teach daily living skills, emotional regulation, communication skills, personal responsibility, and healthy relationship development.

· Prepare meals, serve, and document meals.

· Supervise chores and household maintenance, ensuring household and vehicle appearance.

· Conduct and document safety checks and emergency drills.

· Implement CPR and First Aid as needed.

· Transport clients using company vehicle.

· Participate in meetings/training; implement policies and treatment plans.

· Offer and document medication to the client as prescribed.

Preferred Skills

· Youth Counseling

· Behavioral Health

· Child Development

· Trauma-Informed Care

· Crisis Intervention

· Mental Health Support

· Residential Treatment

· Direct Care

· Social Services

· Case Documentation

· Behavior Management

· Team Collaboration

Requirements

· Must be at least 21 years old.

· Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable through company vehicle insurance.

· Must pass a full FBI Federal and State background check that will include all states lived in.

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent AND one year of experience working directly with children Or;

· Two years of social service-related education

Benefits offered to FULL-TIME employees include:

· Paid time off

· 100% company-paid health insurance for employee after 60 days of employment

· Dental and vision insurance 50/50 premium for employee after 60 days of employment

· AD&D insurance at no cost to the employee after 60 days of employment

· LTD insurance at no cost to…