Behavioral Support Staff

Behavioral Support Staff / Youth Counselor

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:

• 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 the employee
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403b retirement plan with up to 3% match
• Free MUV Fitness gym membership

Benefits offered to PART-TIME employees include:

• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403b retirement plan- with up to 3% match after 1000 hours.
• Reduced rate MUV Fitness gym membership.
• Paid sick leave accrued per WA state law.

Pay: $19.50-$25.50 per hour, depending on education and experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Morning Star Boys' Ranch provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.