Residential Youth Treatment Counselor

Residential Youth Treatment Counselor

Denver, CO, US

Currently accepting applications (Open until filled)

$24 - $26 per hour

*New Hire Sign on Bonus: $600 after 90 days; additional $1000 after 6 months

To apply for this role directly, follow this link:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ec212f08-e17a-4d55-808b-069b65c3cfce&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=494093&source=CC2&lang=en_US

Job Summary and Purpose

The Youth Treatment Counselor (YTC) is responsible for supporting a therapeutic residential program that fosters youth resilience and healing, informed by best practices and a deep understanding of trauma informed care. This position will be responsible for the supervision, engagement and support of children in a therapeutic residential setting by providing guidance, structure, routine and activities that align with agency values and therapeutic treatment goals. A successful YTC will have prior experience working with children with trauma, children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or a strong desire to learn not only how to support children with trauma and intellectual disabilities, but a willingness to learn and implement the tenants of trauma informed care and therapeutic intervention strategies.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist clients in identifying and working toward self-directed treatment goals.
• Collaborate with the internal and external treatment team on progress and barriers in therapeutic treatment goals for the client's home and community environments.
• Provide clean, safe, and therapeutic environments for the clients at all times.
• Engage clients in social emotional skill acquisition and practice.
• Provide meaningful, community integration opportunities in conjunction with the Residential Case Manager
• Provide advocacy by ensuring the rights, dignity and the choices are respected and valued
• Provide personal care/ADL support as needed or directed by a child’s treatment plan
• Follow all plans and directives from the interdisciplinary team
• Provide feedback to Milieu Manager and Residential Director on what may or may not be working for children in care
• Complete required training as directed by supervisor or the TCC Training Manager
• Ensure positive behavior supports are being implemented on a milieu and in the community consistently to support and encourage clients from a strengths-based lens.
• Complete timely shift documentation
• Full time/Part Time/PRN opportunities available
• Travel will utilize company vehicles to transport clients to community activities.
• Most of the work will occur on our campus in the residential cottages as well as in the greater community.
• Casual work attire.
• Schedule: Day, evening, and overnight shifts available!

Other Job Functions

• Assist and support clients in getting ready for and transitioning away from school.
• Participate in child meetings as requested by supervisor
• Participate in team and community meetings at the request of supervisor
• Utilize trauma informed therapeutic interventions for behavior management (both verbal and non-verbal) and physical managements as a last resort when imminent safety is at risk.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 25/50 lbs. or more.
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures such as kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to perform or assist with physical behavioral interventions.

Working Conditions

• Home like, residential setting on the Tennyson Center Campus
• Potential for loud, high-energy environment
• Community/outdoor environments for scheduled activities in varying weather conditions

Minimum Qualifications

• BA degree in a Human Services field (preferred, but not required), but an equivalent combination of education and experience IS required.
• Must be willing to contribute to a positive home environment for children and collaborative working relationships with TCC staff.
• All candidates must have or qualify to obtain a current Colorado driver license. (Must obtain Colorado license within 30 days of employment.)
• All positions require a criminal CBI background check, FBI fingerprint check, State of CO child abuse check, DMV driving record check, pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical, academic credential verification, and reference check.
• Experience in a residential setting or with children with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Motivation to obtain specialized training that would enhance your daily work and professional development preferred.
• Must be willing to complete training in physical behavior intervention strategies
• QMAP through an approved state training entity preferred but not required if applicant is willing to take training with an approved entity,

All positions require the successful completion of a criminal CBI background check, FBI fingerprint check, State of CO child abuse check (TRAILS), DMV driving record check, pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical, academic credential verification, and reference check.

To apply for this role directly, follow this link:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ec212f08-e17a-4d55-808b-069b65c3cfce&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=494093&source=CC2&lang=en_US

Benefits

For employees working 30 or more hours:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Options (Kaiser, Delta Dental, EyeMed)
• Health Savings Account (with High Deductible Health Plan)
• Generous PTO + 13 paid holidays
• Retirement Plan with Pension Plan: Tennyson will match up to 4% of annual salary
• Voluntary Benefits through Colonial Life: Accident, Cancer, Disability, Critical Illness, Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Professional Development Assistance
• Staff Appreciation Events
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

EEOC

Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Tennyson Center for Children currently does not sponsor work visas.

Tennyson Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, military status, conditions relating to pregnancy or childbearing, and/or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you have any questions, please email our team at HRServices at Tennysoncenter.org. We appreciate your interest in Tennyson Center for Children.

Don’t meet all the requirements? We encourage you to still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are keen to speak to people who connect with Tennyson Mission and Values.