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Lead Youth Counselor -Crisis Programs Andover

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres, Andover, MN, United States


Job Summary
Mount Olivet Rolling Acres - MORA – is a diverse and inclusive nonprofit has supported adults, seniors and children with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs as well as age-related and chronic medical conditions for over 50 years in the Twin Cities metro.

The lead youth counselor supports youth experiencing a mental health crisis in our children’s crisis settings. This service is designed to support youth in the community instead of them living in a hospital, hotel or detention center. In this role, you will provide support to youth by implementing interventions identified in their therapeutic support plan and engaging in all daily activities with clients. This includes supporting them with hygiene and daily tasks, cooking, maintaining their schedule, taking them into the community and managing behaviors when necessary. As a lead youth counselor, you are the lead on shift that ensures the schedule is followed and all necessary policies and procedures are adhered to on shift by coworkers. In this role, you will offer mentorship to coworkers and model trauma-informed care interventions. Each lead counselor will have one additional area of responsibility for the home, such as development of the activity calendar, ordering supplies, etc.

Schedule
Week 1: Mon 8 hrs FLEX, Wed 2pm-10pm, Thurs 2pm-10pm, Fri 7am-3pm, Sat 7am-3pm

Week 2: Sun 7am-3pm, Mon 8 hrs FLEX, Wed 2pm-10pm, Thurs 7am-3pm, Fri 2pm-10pm

Hourly Base Rate
$28.00 per hour

Weekend differential +$2.00 per hour for hours between Fri 10pm and Sun 10pm

Overnight differential +$1.00 per hour for hours between 10pm and 6am

$1,500 retention bonus for full-time paid out over 1 year.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Engage with client daily activities and manage behavior according to client’s individual plan and needs

Approach all client and coworker interactions from a trauma informed care perspective

Maintain open communication with your coworkers and coach and mentor other staff on shift

Attend team and client meetings

Demonstrate an acceptance and respectfulness towards all people of any gender, race, age, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, disability and gender identity.

Ensure client safety by implementing necessary behavior interventions as described in their therapeutic support plan.

Actively take clients into the community and demonstrating safe and appropriate social skills

Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients at all time

Ensure a clean, safe home by following all policies and procedures on shift.

Work effectively with the clients identified supports (family, guardians, workers) to encourage communication and healthy relationships

Support the client in identifying their triggers and implementing coping strategies that allow them to stabilize and transition to a long-term living option.

Lead and teach DBT groups on shift to youth

Participate in recreation activities, games, all events at the home

Complete documentation as required on shift

Assists with daily housekeeping and household maintenance

Demonstrates an understanding of the person as a unique individual and how to implement programs in accordance with the Coordinated Service and Support Plan (CSSP), Coordinated Service and Support Plan Addendum (CSSP-A), and Individual Abuse Prevention Plan

Provides person-centered services demonstrated through practice, action, and language

Maintains and performs proper administration and documentation of all prescribed medication, treatments, diets, and/or exams, or as otherwise directed by the CSSP and CSSP-A.

Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA and MORA policies and procedures.

Provides person-centered services demonstrated through practice, action, and language

Prepare meals following planned menu for clients in the home and complete weekly food ordering as needed and/or scheduled

Reads and follows company policies and procedures

Check MORA email each shift, utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams as necessary to complete documentation and remain current on MORA and client information

Administers medications following medication administration guidelines

Completes all mandatory training either determined by MORA or 245D regulations

Attend Medical Coordinator trainings and drop ins as needed

Responsible for the overall healthcare management for the clients in conjunction with the Lead Youth Counselor

Oversee the house and client documentation and works closely with the Program Supervisor in ensuring that they are maintained according to MORA expectations and licensing standards

Ensure fire and weather drills are completed according to licensing determined frequency unless delegated where appropriate

Cross train at the multiple Crisis programs to support the needs of the youth and staff ratio.

Works harmoniously with and shows respect to all internal and external individuals

Collaborates with the team to complete other duties as assigned or as needed

Required Qualifications

21 years or older

Bachelor’s Degree OR 3 years of experience with youth in a residential, shelter or crisis programs

Must pass Department of Human Services background check and maintain “qualified” status.

must be able to successfully meet company’s physical job demands

If using your own vehicle for company business, you must have a current valid driver’s license and must have insurance as required by state law.

Successful completion of the provided Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training with a score of 70% or greater, must be completed within the first two months of employment with a passing score.

Successful completion of Medication Administration class with a score of 80% or greater, regularly passes medications using correct procedure without error

Demonstrates mastery of basic computer skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance with company sponsored health reimbursement account and health savings account

Dental insurance

Life insurance; employee, spouse and children’s coverage options

Long-term disability

Flexible spending; medical and dependent care

403B retirement plans that match after 1 year of employment

Paid time off up to three weeks annually which increases after the first year of employment

Opportunity for usage of our private vacation property west of Duluth (McGregor, MN)

Awards for outstanding employee performance and promotion opportunities

Generous tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities!

Many opportunities for advancement. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres promotes from within

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres is an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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