Non-Secure Per Diem Counselor

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The Non-Secure Detention Counselor plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, well-being, and positive development of at-risk youth in a short-term residential detention facility. Responsible for supervising the daily activities of youth, the counselor provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. The facility houses residents for short-term stays, during which staff ensure that all youth adhere to program schedules, maintain proper behavior, and participate in daily activities. In this dynamic environment, the counselor will work collaboratively with leadership to address any concerns and support the facility’s mission to foster a safe and supportive space for youth during their stay.

Job Responsibilities
• Account for welfare and well-being of youth at all times. Model appropriate behavior standards for youths. Must maintain visual sight of youth in the program.
• Counsel youth on an individual and group basis to assist with adjustment/transition to the program. Ensure youth follow and participate in program schedules. Communicate any concerns with youth are brought to the attention of program leadership.
• Assist with daily meal preparation.
• Assist with security and safety of youth and facility.
• Adheres to agency policies and procedures; follows and supports agency mission, vision and values including participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements
• Minimum of High School/GED required.
• 1-year experience working with youth and families; an associate's degree can be substituted for the 1-year experience working with youth and families. (Human Services for related field)
• Experience working with at-risk youth in detention/residential facility preferred.
• TCI, First Aid/CPR certifications required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours including day, evening, weekend, holiday, and subject to call hours. 
• Valid Driver’s License, with acceptable driving history to the Agency Travel is required. Ability to coordinate and plan travel for visits and appointments in an efficient manner. 
• Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse populations.
• Work up to 19 hours per week

• Skills: Verbal and written communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer  

Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.  

As a federal contractor, Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)