QRTP Residential Direct Care SOUTH OAKS

QRTP Residential Direct Care--SOUTH OAKS# QRTP Residential Direct Care--SOUTH OAKSSmith Center - Cedar Rapids, IA 52404## OverviewSalary Range$16.00 - $18.00 HourlyLevelEntryPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftVaried ShiftsEducation LevelHigh School Diploma or GEDTravel PercentageMinimal Travel Required - less than 10%CategoryNonprofit - Social Services## QRTP Residential Direct Care--SOUTH OAKS# **HELP THEM FIND THEIR STRENGTH.****Sometimes the most powerful thing you can give a young person is someone who refuses to give up on them.**A listening ear after a difficult day. A calm response during a challenging moment. Encouragement when their ready to quit. Celebrating progress they may not even recognize in themselves yet.At South Oaks, those moments matter.As a **Youth Counselor with our South Oaks QRTP program**, you'll work directly with girls ages **12–17**, providing the structure, support, encouragement, and positive relationships they need as they work toward their individual goals.**You won't just see where they've been. You'll help them see where they can go.**### What is QRTP?**QRTP stands for Qualified Residential Treatment Program.**South Oaks provides **24-hour residential treatment and support** in a structured and supportive environment for **adolescent girls ages 12–17.**Our team works alongside each youth to help build skills, strengthen relationships, develop healthier ways to navigate emotions and challenges, and prepare for greater success moving forward.**This is more than providing supervision. It's helping young youth build confidence, recognize their strengths, and discover that their future can look different from their past.****THEY ARE MORE THAN THEIR HARDEST DAY.**If you're compassionate, dependable, patient, resilient, and ready to do work that has a real purpose, South Oaks could be the place for you.## Qualifications & Program Information**We're looking for someone who can stay calm when a child is having a hard day, celebrate them when they're having a great one, set healthy boundaries, follow through, and come back tomorrow ready to try again!****What you need:**You will need to be at least 21 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or GED to qualify. A Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field of study is preferred. Additional requirements include:* Desire to help kids succeed* Prior experience working with children in a school or mental health setting preferred* Strong communication and problem solving abilities* Basic computer skills in a MS Office environment***Apply now for immediate consideration!*** #J-18808-Ljbffr