Youth Care Counselor (Full Time​/Part Time

The Youth Care Counselor provides direct care, supervision, guidance, and protection of group home residents and demonstrates the maturity needed tosupport residents with behavioral, developmental, mental health, andtrauma-related needs. The position requires compassion and respect for youth incare and the ability to balance nurture with structure. The Youth Care Counselormust build healthy relationships, communicate effectively, problem-solve, andregulate emotions, while modeling moral and ethical behavior aligned with theagency's mission and core values.

The Youth Care Counselor will receive training in MCH's treatment model, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and consistentlyapply and model TBRI principles in daily interactions with residents and team members.

• Learn,consistently apply and model MCH's treatment model, TBRI.
• Serve asan active member of the service planning team for each assigned resident and provide ongoing support to help residents meet their treatment goals.
• ApplyTBRI principles to guide discipline and intervene appropriately with residentsdisplaying behavioral or mental health needs.
• Work independently and in cooperation with other team members to provide a safe,clean, and orderly home for residents in compliance with all relevant contractstandards.
• Superviseresidents in care to ensure their safety and well-being and adjust the level of supervision according to the circumstances and needs of the resident.
• Ensureresidents have appropriate clothing, shoes, personal hygiene supplies and provides coaching on maintaining proper hygiene.
• Assist residents in processing daily experiences, trauma and overall placement.
• Accompaniesand advocates for residents at medical appointments.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments and experiential learning opportunities
• Dispense and document the administration of prescribed and over the counter medications.
• Assist inthe planning, ordering, and preparation of healthy meals and snacks in thehome.
• Support the participation of residents in spiritual life activities in the home and through services and programs offered by the Spiritual Life team.
• Support the education of youth in care, participate in teacher conferences and provide assistance with homework as needed.
• Support the participation of residents in academic, athletic and social extracurricularactivities.
• Ensure that the social and recreational needs of each resident are met, including participation in age-appropriate activities in the community.
• Promote age-appropriate independence through instruction and coaching on self-care skills and participation in age-appropriate skill development activities.
• Manage agency funds, resources and equipment, assigned to and for their use, safelyand according to agency policy and procedures.
• Complete required documentation to meet safe child care and sound home managementcompliance.
• Ensureall facilities and equipment are clean, organized and maintained.

The Youth Care Counselor worksvarious schedules based upon the needs of the group home and their primary responsibilities may vary according to the day and time of the scheduled shift.

The Youth Care Counselor's schedule will be determined by the employee'ssupervisor. Most duties are performed in the group home, but transportation of residents to activities and events in the local community is frequent. Out of town and overnight travel may be required. MCH provides an agency vehicle for the transportation of residents for all activities and events. A technologystipend is provided to support the communication requirements of this position.

The Youth Care Counselor must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Furthereducation and experience in child care related fields are preferred.

Traininghours must be completed in pre-service and annually to comply with all relevantcontract standards, as well as MCH policy. The employee's supervisor may require additional training to meet specific job requirements or enhanceprofessional growth. Completion of training requirements is mandatory for continued employment.

The Youth Care Counselor must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid Texas Driver's License, an excellent driving record that meets the standards setforth by the liability insurance company and Methodist Children's Home, nocriminal history and acceptable references.

Ihave reviewed the job description for the position of Youth Care Counselor and understand I must be able to perform the duties outlined above. The Physical Demands/Requirements of the position are provided in another document and discussed at hire. I understand that due to the complexities of the positionall duties and responsibilities may not be outlined in this job description andthe duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change.