What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Advocate/Residential Counselor position at United Methodist Youth Home?
Youth Advocate/Residential Counselors
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At United Methodist Youth Home, we currently have a need for part-time third shift Residential Counselors.
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.
Responsibilities include:
Follow the daily schedule and continuously supervise, monitor, and participate in the daily activities of the residents, including:
- a. Wake-up time
- b. Meals and Snacks
- c. Chores
- d. Recreation
- e. School attendance
- f. Administer medications
- g. Transportation
- h. In-room time (including completing 15-minute bed checks)
- i. Groups (Group Building Activities, DBT Groups, Gardening Group, etc.)
Helping the youth achieve their treatment goals
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 with clean driving record
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.
Job Types: Part-time
Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10-12 hour shifts
- 12am-9am, 4pm-10pm, 4-12pm
- Evening shift
- Some weekends
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20