Main characteristics
- Location
- Medford, Oregon
- Company
- Family Solutions
Job summary
Overview:Must be available to work swing shifts & weekends as needed. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.
Family Solutions provides intensive behavioral rehabilitation services in a residential setting to youth, ages 12-20. The youth served in these programs often struggle to thrive in other settings as the result of behavioral challenges which typically stem from mental, emotional, physical trauma, or neglect. By actively engaging with youth through play, activities, outings and therapeutic group work, the Residential Treatment Counselor supports the youth in building skills which encourage resiliency. Through this process, the Residential Treatment Counselor is able to support the healing process develop skills to help the youth transition successfully back into their community.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for providing supervision to youth in a residential (24/7) home setting
Models and teaches new skills to facilitate the development of appropriate behaviors, self-expression and social interaction
Works as a part of the treatment team in assessing the needs of the youth and in the coordination of services
Demonstrates skills in non-violent crisis intervention and physical restraint as necessary
Accurately document service logs and other client file documents as necessary
Qualifications:
Two or more years of relative work experience with children and/or adolescents.
Bachelors Degree or 4 years of combination of formal education or relative experience is preferred.
Must be an excellent communicator with the skills to acknowledge the needs of others and recognizing various points of view.
Able to persuade others based on what is in the best interest of the client/resident.
Have a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record.
Must be able to clear a background check conducted through ODHS.
Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental (employee pays $20 per month for employee only insurance)
Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K (up to 4% match eligible on one year anniversary)
Vacation four weeks per year
Sick/Personal time two weeks per year
Paid training
Wage:
$18.17 - $33.51 per hour Shift Premium of $1 per hour added to base pay for shifts 3pm-11pm
Depending on Experience and Education
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