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Youth Counselor - FT
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Louisville, KY Louisville, Kentucky |
About this job
Overview
Maryhurst's MB Care Program, located on Uspiritus Brooklawn campus, (located at 2125 Goldsmith Lane which is easily accessed by Tarc bus services) serves girls ages 12-18 who have been traumatized by repeated abuse and/or neglect and who are dealing with psychiatric issues like depression, bi-polar disorder or schizophrenia. MB Care welcomes girls with profound intellectual and social delays as well. The program, staffed by Maryhurst, is a joint venture between Maryhurst, Inc. and Uspiritus,… [more] Inc. It provides short-term, intensive therapeutic treatment and focuses on improving the skills needed to re-enter the home and school environments. Our girls live in one of two cottages and attend the Uspiritus on-campus Jefferson County Public School. Through the highly structured environment, intense staff supervision, and therapy MB Care provides, children learn how to build and maintain healthy relationship as well as how to overcome emotional and behavioral challenges. The program also offers specialized therapies designed to address substance abuse, highly aggressive behavior and self-inflicted violence. [less]
Job Skills / Requirements
The Youth Counselor is responsible for providing a therapeutic atmosphere within the cottage setting. This is an integral and rewarding role that provides structure, safety and care to severely traumatized children who most often are victims of sexual, physical, and/or emotional abuse. The Youth Counselor will monitor and interact with our kids during meals, while they do their chores and homework, during free time and at bedtime providing a consistent and warm environment that they desperately… [more] need. The Youth Counselor may dispense medications as necessary, keep accurate documentation, and attend weekly/monthly meetings. The Youth Counselor functions as a conscientious member of a team in cooperation with other staff members and under the supervision of a Program Supervisor to assist the kids in building positive coping strategies, independent living skills and healthy relationships.
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree and experience in working with adolescents preferred. Degrees in psychology, social work, education are beneficial, but not required.
The applicant must have the following abilities: To work as a team member; perform basic writing, communications, and computer skills; function as a group leader and role model in relation to troubled youth; respond appropriately to the emotional and physical needs of adolescents within a structured group setting.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD OR CAN BE 20 YEARS OLD AND CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN COLLEGE. [less]
Education Requirements (Any)
High School Graduate or Equivalent
Additional Information / Benefits
All Shifts: Persons applying for these positions must be willing and able to perform "Safe Crisis Management", a technique used to restrain or transport a resident who has temporarily lost control of their behavior. Maryhurst provides extensive training opportunities for all employees who will have direct contact with the clients.
The applicant must also possess a valid driver's license.
2nd shift positions are scheduled from 2:00pm to 12:00am during the week and from either 8:00am - 4:00pm, 10:00 am to 6:00pm or 4:00pm - 12:00am on the weekends. Currently weekend shifts are required for all Youth Counselors.
Starting pay rates are as follows:
High School Diploma - $12.25 per hour
Bachelor's Degree - $13.00 per hour
Preferred Bachelor's Degree - $14.00 an hour
(Preferred degrees are Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Education, Child and Family Studies, Human Services and Sociology.)
Benefits:
Health Insurance -- Coverage through
Humana, available 90 days from full-time date of hire.
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Coverage - Coverage is through Mutual of Omaha and Maryhurst offers these benefits at no cost to the employee.
Retirement Planning -- Employer salary contribution options available. Employee contributions are allowed immediately.
Other benefits available include Dental Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Medical and Daycare Flex Spending accounts and Employee Benefit Checking.
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Educational Assistance
Screening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check
Maryhurst's MB Care Program, located on Uspiritus Brooklawn campus, (located at 2125 Goldsmith Lane which is easily accessed by Tarc bus services) serves girls ages 12-18 who have been traumatized by repeated abuse and/or neglect and who are dealing with psychiatric issues like depression, bi-polar disorder or schizophrenia. MB Care welcomes girls with profound intellectual and social delays as well. The program, staffed by Maryhurst, is a joint venture between Maryhurst, Inc. and Uspiritus,… [more] Inc. It provides short-term, intensive therapeutic treatment and focuses on improving the skills needed to re-enter the home and school environments. Our girls live in one of two cottages and attend the Uspiritus on-campus Jefferson County Public School. Through the highly structured environment, intense staff supervision, and therapy MB Care provides, children learn how to build and maintain healthy relationship as well as how to overcome emotional and behavioral challenges. The program also offers specialized therapies designed to address substance abuse, highly aggressive behavior and self-inflicted violence. [less]
Job Skills / Requirements
The Youth Counselor is responsible for providing a therapeutic atmosphere within the cottage setting. This is an integral and rewarding role that provides structure, safety and care to severely traumatized children who most often are victims of sexual, physical, and/or emotional abuse. The Youth Counselor will monitor and interact with our kids during meals, while they do their chores and homework, during free time and at bedtime providing a consistent and warm environment that they desperately… [more] need. The Youth Counselor may dispense medications as necessary, keep accurate documentation, and attend weekly/monthly meetings. The Youth Counselor functions as a conscientious member of a team in cooperation with other staff members and under the supervision of a Program Supervisor to assist the kids in building positive coping strategies, independent living skills and healthy relationships.
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree and experience in working with adolescents preferred. Degrees in psychology, social work, education are beneficial, but not required.
The applicant must have the following abilities: To work as a team member; perform basic writing, communications, and computer skills; function as a group leader and role model in relation to troubled youth; respond appropriately to the emotional and physical needs of adolescents within a structured group setting.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD OR CAN BE 20 YEARS OLD AND CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN COLLEGE. [less]
Education Requirements (Any)
High School Graduate or Equivalent
Additional Information / Benefits
All Shifts: Persons applying for these positions must be willing and able to perform "Safe Crisis Management", a technique used to restrain or transport a resident who has temporarily lost control of their behavior. Maryhurst provides extensive training opportunities for all employees who will have direct contact with the clients.
The applicant must also possess a valid driver's license.
2nd shift positions are scheduled from 2:00pm to 12:00am during the week and from either 8:00am - 4:00pm, 10:00 am to 6:00pm or 4:00pm - 12:00am on the weekends. Currently weekend shifts are required for all Youth Counselors.
Starting pay rates are as follows:
High School Diploma - $12.25 per hour
Bachelor's Degree - $13.00 per hour
Preferred Bachelor's Degree - $14.00 an hour
(Preferred degrees are Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Education, Child and Family Studies, Human Services and Sociology.)
Benefits:
Health Insurance -- Coverage through
Humana, available 90 days from full-time date of hire.
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Coverage - Coverage is through Mutual of Omaha and Maryhurst offers these benefits at no cost to the employee.
Retirement Planning -- Employer salary contribution options available. Employee contributions are allowed immediately.
Other benefits available include Dental Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Medical and Daycare Flex Spending accounts and Employee Benefit Checking.
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Educational Assistance
Screening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check