Youth Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Enforce, in a positive manner, facility rules and regulations; exercise good judgement and apply constructive attitudes toward detained individuals.  Work involves overseeing, enforcing, engaging, instructing, and monitoring activities and behaviors of juveniles, including safety and security procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

1.      Plan and supervise youth in all day activities, such as recreational, education, hygiene, meals, visitation, life skills and spiritual services in accordance with policies and procedures of the Center.

2.      Observe the behavior of the residents and record daily observations.

3.      Report serious behavior problems to the Shift Leader and Administration.

4.      Maintain order and control of the resident’s behavior through techniques based on knowledge of adolescent behaviors.

5.      Write concise, factual, and accurate observations to notify the Shift Leader and Administration promptly about the resident’s adjustment.

6.      Inspect physical environment to minimize dangers to security, health, and safety.

7.      Guarantee security through close supervision, security regulations and security procedures.  Complete security checks and room searches.

8.      Observe each resident at specific intervals during sleeping hours.

9.      Accompany residents from the Center to other institutions, clinics, hearing, doctor appointments, etc.

10.  Perform one-on-one supervision of residents in seclusion and enter information into the seclusion log at least every five minutes.

11.  Check resident files for completeness and request paperwork as needed.

12.  Answer telephones and receive visitors.

13.  Prepare and/or serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack according to the menu.

14.  Clean and maintain a safe working environment.

15.  Supervise visits in accordance with the visitation schedule.  Supervise and escort visitors.

16.  Make phone calls to other agencies, probation offices, parents, and other services in regards to crisis situations and medical information.

17.  Administer medication as prescribed and complete MARS.

18.  Perform other related duties as assigned by the Administrator.