Residential Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Generations is one of a kind! Since 1991, we have provided the only program to help at-risk male youth overcome their personal traumatic experiences resulting in a 98 percent success rate helping to ending the cycle of abuse. If you are interested in making a positive impact, transforming lives, and helping to end the cycle of abuse join our team today!

Job Details:

• Ensures the safety of all residents under care by learning and implementing all policies and procedures approved by Generations.
• Provides active, therapeutic supervision of residents during treatment and educational activities.
• Assists in the coordination of therapeutic activities, and oversees the completion of resident activities including, but not limited to, hygiene, chores, journaling, homework, or other clinical assignments.
• Provides documentation on the daily tracking sheet of resident behavior, and interventions provided and their effectiveness on a daily basis.
• Maintains an awareness of the whereabouts of all residents under care by providing constant supervision, and head counts throughout the shift.
• Documents daily shift reports, attends staff meetings and all other required meetings as assigned.
• Participates in staff growth and development training activities and maintains a minimum number of training hours.
• Monitors resident behavior and provides behavioral interventions as needed.
• Maintains a safe therapeutic environment using TCI and C.A.R.E. techniques.

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older to apply
• Must have minimum of high school diploma or G.E.D equivalent
• Must have 1 year paid or unpaid experience working with youth
• Ability to pass background checks (Fingerprint, SLED, Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry)