Resource Counselor (BASE)

• Provide creative activities that foster the development of anger management, socialization and behavior management skills.
• Implement youth-specific treatment plans and goals with the emphasis on community integration.
• Support students in steps towards treatment plan goals.
• Write and submit progress notes for assigned students.
• Engage students in developmentally appropriate, in-door and out-door, activities.
• Provide homework assistance.
• Review daily goal achievements with assigned students and their parents
• Transport students to and from school and scheduled activities.
• Work with other staff and students to ensure quality of care within the program.
• Plan program activities as assigned.
• Availability to work to work extended hours during the summer and school vacations.
• Attend staff meetings and appropriate cross-training in accordance with agency policies.
• Perform duties to reflect agency policy and procedures.
• Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Standard/universal precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.
• Perform other related work duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor or designee

Qualifications:

• BA/BS or AA/AS degree preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work extended hours during summer and school vacations
• At least one year experience working with school-age children with emotional/learning impairments.
• Must possess a valid driver's license in state of residence.