Group Home Youth Counselor
$34,000–$45,760 year
On-siteHenrico, Virginia, United States
Henrico, Virginia, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$34,000–$45,760 yearSmall
Full TimeSmall
Job Summary
Oversee the treatment and daily supervision of up to eight youth in a group home, providing teaching, guidance, and crisis intervention while ensuring physical care and behavioral support. Document daily activities, behaviors, contacts, and interventions; maintain a therapeutic, family-style environment aligned with VHBG standards. Coordinate transportation for employment, events, and medical appointments, and communicate professionally with teachers, parents, caseworkers, and probation offices. Attend bi-weekly treatment team meetings and follow approved Behavior Support Plans for each child. Work a two-week rotating schedule with alternating evening and weekend hours.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 6 months working with children or adolescents
- Valid Virginia Driver's License
- Driving record in good standing
- Ability to successfully clear background checks associated with job
- Ability to successfully complete in-house training
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to lift, crouch, reach, handle, push and pull
- Must be able to move objects weighing up to 50lbs
- Must be able to remain calm and focused in a loud environment
- Must be able to perform restraint procedures
- Must be able to adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility in work schedules as the need arises
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of individuals internally and externally
- Must possess excellent organizational, time management, and strong analytical skills
- Must bring positive energy, innovation and new ideas to the environment
- Must have a solution focused mentality
- Must be able to perform job in accordance with the organization's policies & procedures
- Ability to 'Lead' by example
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
- Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
- Instructing - Teaching others how to do something
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
- Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people
- Ability to learn theory and implement it in appropriate practice
- Responsible for the sight and sound supervision and engagement of youth on and off-campus
- Responsible for documenting daily activities, behaviors, contacts, and interventions
- Responsible for providing a therapeutic, family-style treatment environment for youth according to the model and standards developed by VHBG
- Responsible for professional communication with teachers, parents, caseworkers, and probation offices, etc. for the youth
- Responsible for attending bi-weekly treatment team meetings and other meetings as assigned
- Responsible for assisting with transportation such as youth employment, athletic events, doctor's appointments, youth home visits, etc
- Follows approved Behavior Support Plans for each child
- Embraces agency commitment to open communication in both giving and receiving information and feedback
- Must be able to adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility
- Must be able to effectively lead and coach others
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be available for weekend shifts
- Must be available for evening shifts
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- One year of experience working with youth in a group home facility
- Clinical experience working with youth
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