Behavioral Youth Counselor Assistant

Program Overview Youth Villages’ residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia provide safe, nurturing environments for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. These programs are offered across three types of facilities—secure facilities, open campuses, and group homes—each designed to meet the individual needs of youth exhibiting a range of referral behaviors, including aggression, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and problem sexual behavior. The residential campuses deliver an intensive treatment program that strikes a unique balance between structure and freedom, preparing youth for continued success outside of a residential setting. A key focus is to help each youth step down to the least restrictive treatment option possible through trauma‑informed care, clinical interventions, life‑skills building, and recreation therapy (in selected locations). Most youth also attend fully accredited schools located on our campuses, ensuring their educational progress continues alongside therapeutic support. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teach youth necessary life skills and provide for their daily physical care. Assist in treatment planning for each youth. Participate in youth transports to various locations (e.g., doctors’ appointments, court dates, community outings, home passes). Participate in recreation therapy sessions with assigned groups of youth. Help youth develop and implement positive coping skills using therapeutic interventions. Facilitate group therapy sessions to support youth in building life skills, social skills, moral reasoning skills, and anger control skills. Complete daily documentation (contact notes, milieu notes, precautionary notes) in an electronic medical record system (EMR). Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Information The supervision and treatment of youth require prolonged periods of walking, standing, running, climbing stairs, and physical agility. Applicants must be able to participate in physical interventions when necessary and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally more than 100 pounds. Candidates are required to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings and pass an agility and strength evaluation. A current, valid driver’s license is required. Schedule This position works on a non‑traditional schedule and requires flexibility, including evening and weekend shifts. Behavioral Youth Counselor Assistants follow a Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday rotation, generally working between 12:00PM and 10:30PM. The weekend day may include a 16‑hour shift based on campus staffing models. All staff are required to work at least 40 hours per week, with overtime at time and a half for additional hours. Specific campus schedules and rotation details will be discussed with the hiring manager in the interview process. Compensation Average annual salary ranges from $49,000 to $56,000, depending on schedule and hours worked. Time‑and‑a‑half pay is provided for worked holidays. Qualifications High school diploma or GED (required). Experience working with at‑risk youth and/or families (strongly preferred). Experience working with youth (required). Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to maintain a flexible schedule. Benefits Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage, and Vision. 401(k). Paid vacation (2weeks for full‑time, 1week for part‑time). 12 paid sick days per year. 11 paid holidays. Paid parental leave. Mileage & cell phone reimbursement (when applicable). Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision. Growth and development through continuous training. Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities. EEO Statement Youth Villages® is an equal opportunity employer and 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. Youth Villages is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and in its work with children and young adults. We train employees to build the skills needed to work with underserved communities and fight inequities in child welfare and justice systems. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any form and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. Respect for each other is crucial in the work we do each day. #J-18808-Ljbffr youthvillages.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com - Jobboard