What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Birchwood Behavioral Health?
Youth Guidance Counselor
About Us:
Birchwood Behavioral Health is dedicated to providing a positive and supportive environment for youth development in residential care. We are currently seeking passionate individuals to join our team as Youth Guidance Counselors.
Responsibilities:
- Engage actively with youth in various recreational and leisure activities.
- Ensure the physical well-being of students by adapting to different environments.
- Maintain a safe and clean living environment through routine activities.
Qualifications:
- Comfortable with physical activities and the ability to adjust to the energetic nature of youth.
- Willingness to create a supportive and active atmosphere for the youth under your care.
Requirements:
- In accordance with the State of Alaska residential care licensing regulation and Medicaid, the Youth Guidance Counselors must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Previous experience working with youth is a plus!
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt to different environments and maintain a positive attitude.
- Flexibility to engage in physical activities with the youth.
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed weekly!
If you're prepared to positively impact young lives and excel in a dynamic environment, apply for the Youth Guidance Counselor position! We eagerly await a dedicated and enthusiastic addition to our team!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.50 - $20.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work weekends?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $20