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Elk Hill Farm, Inc. · 2 days ago

Residential Counselor (part-time and full-time needed)

Charlottesville, Virginia

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting youth and families in Central Virginia. They are seeking Residential Counselors to maintain a positive environment for youth, assisting with their development and care while serving as role models.

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Responsibilities

Maintain a high standard of childcare during coverage, including appropriate documentation of each shift

This also includes overseeing the physical care of the facility’s youth, their development of acceptable habits and attitudes, providing behavior support and intervention, and helping youth meet their goals and objectives as outlined on their service plan

Provide a positive example and be a positive role model at all times

Build positive, caring relationships with youth

Model high personal and professional standards in interactions with residents, families, agency workers, and fellow staff members

Work towards annual goals for personal, professional and educational development

Assist in training new personnel

Organize and facilitate group activities

Facilitate medication dispersal and medical visits

Assist in constructing and implementing individual service plans for students

Participate in appropriate and ongoing supervision and staff development training

Assist in organizing, scheduling, and leading a wide range of group activities and community service projects

From time to time, may be asked to work in a group home other than the regularly assigned group home

Perform other duties as requested by the facility’s residential Program Director

Qualification

YouthBehavior Management ProgramCPR/First Aid certificationMedication aide trainingCultural sensitivityGroup dynamics knowledgeRelationship skillsFlexibility in work hoursSense of humor

Required

At least six months of experience working with children with mental health diagnoses, to include children in residential care, juvenile corrections, or other clinical settings

Successful experience and demonstrated competence in working with youth in a group home or other residential setting

Open to giving and receiving professional feedback

Knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity and the impact of various socioeconomic characteristics on our youth

Must demonstrate sensitivity to Elk Hill's service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

Knowledge of professional boundaries and an ability to role model appropriate behaviors to youth

Working knowledge of group dynamics and a basic understanding of psychiatric diagnosis

Ability to provide sound documentation during routine shift coverage

Strong relationship skills with the youth being served as well as with professional colleagues

Ability to work effectively with others, including but not limited to the treatment team and other internal and external stakeholders

Ability to be flexible in work hours

Ability to support constructive family contact and involvement in community activities as appropriate

Ability and willingness to work towards a QPPMH certification

Sense of humor

High-School Diploma or equivalent

Must have up-to-date certification in the facility's Behavior Management Program and have the willingness and ability to apply such skills as needed and/or required in the day-to-day interactions with youth

Must have up-to-date certifications in approved courses for CPR/First Aid

Must have a valid certificate in an approved medication aide training class

Maintain valid driver's license and good driving record

Good physical health and remain current with annual TB screening and other certifications

Ability and willingness to physically perform all functions of the facility's Behavior Management Program

Ability to traverse inside and outside of the property including uneven terrain

Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds