Youth Treatment Counselor - Denver, United States - Tennyson Center For Children

Description

Job Description

Denver, CO, US

$22/hr. - $26/hr.

Currently accepting applications (Open until filled)

We are seeking experienced Youth Treatment Counselors in our School-Based (Day Treatment) and Residential programs, and have several shift options available:

• Day
• Mid-Shift/Evening
• Overnight

All shift get a new Hire Sign on Bonus: $600 after 90 days; additional $1000 after 6 months

Be Courageous...Have Grit...Show Compassion...Share Joy...Do What's Best For Kids and Families. Sound like you? If so, you belong with us The Tennyson Center for Children is in search of a Youth Treatment Counselor—to help kids and families who may otherwise be forgotten We need you to join in our vision and passion to serve and positively impact the lives of children across Colorado.

The Youth Treatment Counselor (YTC) is responsible for supporting a therapeutic residential program that fosters youth resilience and healing, informed by best practices and a deep understanding of trauma informed care. This position will be responsible for the supervision, engagement and support of children in a therapeutic residential setting by providing guidance, structure, routine and activities that align with agency values and therapeutic treatment goals. A successful YTC will have prior experience working with children with trauma, children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or a strong desire to learn not only how to support children with trauma and intellectual disabilities, but a willingness to learn and implement the tenants of trauma informed care and therapeutic intervention strategies.

• Assist children in working towards self-directed treatment goals and IEP goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external treatment team on progress and barriers as displayed in the school-based setting.
• Provide clean, safe, and therapeutic learning environments by providing one on one tutoring, small group instruction, and maintenance of student engagement in academic and social emotional learning.
• Follows all plans and directives from the interdisciplinary team; including but not limited to, the clients treatment plan, IEP, individualized crisis management plan and safety plan.
• Consistently implements positive behavior supports through a strengths-based lens.
• Completes required documentation in a timely and detailed manner.
• Completes required trainings as directed by Supervisor or Manager.
• Provide basic personal care/ADL support as needed or directed by a child's treatment plan.
• Act as a mentor to the children through problem solving and role modeling.

To be considered for a particular hours, please apply directly and specify which hours work best for you in the questionnaire portion of your application.

• Day
• Mid Shift/Evening
• Overnight

Physical Requirements for all roles

• Must be able to lift 25/50 lbs. or more.
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures such as kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to perform or assist with physical behavioral interventions.

Working Conditions

• Home like, residential setting on the Tennyson Center Campus
• Potential for loud, high-energy environment
• Community/outdoor environments for scheduled activities in varying weather conditions

Minimum Qualifications

• BA degree in a Human Services field (preferred, but not required), but an equivalent combination of education and experience IS required.
• Must be willing to contribute to a positive home environment for children and collaborative working relationships with TCC staff.
• All candidates must have or qualify to obtain a current Colorado driver license. (Must obtain Colorado license within 30 days of employment.)
• All positions require a criminal CBI background check, FBI fingerprint check, State of CO child abuse check, DMV driving record check, pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical, academic credential verification, and reference check.
• Experience in a residential setting or with children with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Motivation to obtain specialized training that would enhance your daily work and professional development preferred.
• Must be willing to complete training in physical behavior intervention strategies
• QMAP through an approved state training entity preferred but not required if applicant is willing to take training with an approved entity,

To be considered for a particular hours, please apply directly and specify which hours work best for you in the questionnaire portion of your application.

• Day
• Mid Shift/Evening
• Overnight

All positions require the successful completion of a criminal CBI background check, FBI fingerprint check, State of CO child abuse check (TRAILS), DMV driving record check, pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical, academic credential verification, and reference check.

Benefits

For employees working 30 or more hours:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Options (Kaiser, Delta Dental, EyeMed)
• Health Savings Account (with High Deductible Health Plan)
• Generous PTO + 13 paid holidays
• Retirement Plan with Pension Plan: Tennyson will match up to 4% of annual salary
• Voluntary Benefits through Colonial Life: Accident, Cancer, Disability, Critical Illness, Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Professional Development Assistance
• Staff Appreciation Events
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to

EEOC

Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Tennyson Center for Children currently does not sponsor work visas.

Tennyson Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, military status, conditions relating to pregnancy or childbearing, and/or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you have any questions, please email our team at HRServices at We appreciate your interest in Tennyson Center for Children.

Don't meet all the requirements? We encourage you to still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are keen to speak to people who connect with Tennyson Mission and Values.

Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university and interested in becoming a special education teacher? Tennyson Center covers expenses for eligible employees as we partner with Aspire – Alternative Teacher Licensure Program so you can become a credentialed teacher.