What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Advocate/Residential Counselor position at United Methodist Youth Home?
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The United Methodist Youth Home
We currently have a need for qualified candidates for the Residential Counselor position for second shift.
A Residential Counselor provides support and supervision of our youth throughout the course of all daily program activities, including educational lessons, group sessions, fitness activities, and social activities/outings.
Youth Advocate/Residential Counselors.
Responsibilities include:
- Participating in daily programming activities
- Helping the youth achieve their treatment goals
- Being a positive role model
- Teaching appropriate behavior
- Teaching valuable social and life skills
- Maintaining training hours and certifications as required by DCS
Qualifications
Required:
- Employees must be at least 21 years of age
- High School Diploma is required. Pay commensurate with education and experience. College degrees in social services or behavioral health encouraged to apply!
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check, including a DCS registry check and drug test
- Have a valid driver’s license
Beneficial:
- Experience working in a behavioral health or residential facility
- Experience working with DCS, truancy programs, or health and wellness
- Previous experience working, interning, or volunteering with youth based programs
About Us
For over 35 years, the United Methodist Youth Home has served some of Indiana's most vulnerable youth. At UMYH, we provide a variety of programming centered on helping at-risk youth become responsible and productive members of the community. The young people we serve have faced incredibly difficult obstacles and struggle to develop healthy coping skills. They are in need of a delicate balance of care and discipline. The treatment we provide is designed to achieve this, while empowering the youth to overcome the serious traumas they have faced and learn the skills needed to live independently.
Full-time benefits include, health (including free tele-heath), vision and dental insurance at a reduced rate, employer covered life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays. Partial employer matching of simple IRA contributions after one year of employment.
Job Types: Part-time and Full-time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20