Youth Counselor - Prairie Suspension Program - #1334019

Why Work here?

We are more than a team, we are family! Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members. We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone. Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all. The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve. As a valued team member, you are eligible for:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401k Retirement plan
• Growth & Advancement opportunities
• Competitive Wages starting at a minimum of $16.00
• Excellent paid leave time package
• 7 paid holidays
• Business casual work environment
• Educational discounts
• Fitness Center Discounts

What you will do?

As the Youth Counselor you will be responsible for assessing client’s interactions in the Prairie School Suspension Program. This position will formulate interventions based on the identified treatment plan and evaluate the progress of treatment goals. The Youth Counselor provides direct care services while practicing safe and responsible work habits. Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide consistent, individualized reinforcement to client behavior, using daily issues to teach and reinforce adaptive behaviors.
• Utilize a proactive/preventive method of intercepting problems to neutralize them before they escalate.
• Strategically utilize identified behavior management techniques and other de-escalation training to assist clients in developing appropriate behaviors.
• Assist clients in developing insight into their behaviors so that they learn to self-identify and self correct.
• Understand the impact of client’s behaviors on their own actions/reactions in the workplace and utilizes team feedback to enhance the effectiveness of their interventions.
• Know the population and is aware of individualized treatment plan.
• Provide supervision and treatment intervention.
• Establish a therapeutic relationship with the client based on trust & respect.
• Evaluate the impact of behavioral, group treatment, and life-space interventions and provides direction/feedback.
• Assure consistent, ongoing, and timely provision for basic client needs.
• Safely transport youth to/from program activities and community resources monitoring behaviors and following agency transportation protocols.
• Effectively participate in team to review case progress and provide best programming.

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!