Maryville Academy · 1 day ago
Transitional Counselor - Day Shift
Bartlett, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$24.16/hr - $24.16/hr
5+ years expMaryville Academy is committed to providing protection and guidance to children and is seeking full-time Transitional Counselors for their Woman's Transitional Program. The role involves providing direct care to youth in a residential setting, focusing on reducing aggression and criminal activity, while promoting compliance with societal rules and increasing empathetic understanding.
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Responsibilities
Follows all Maryville’s policies and procedures as well as all standard operating procedures for the Transitional Program
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of restorative justice and implements those principles in daily interactions with youth in the Program
Supervises youth utilizing the principles of the ARC model of trauma-informed care
Guides youth in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems - teaching life skills, independent living skills and vocational and job readiness skills
Facilitates youth engagement in their treatment process, promoting positive attitudes, skills and coping mechanisms to encourage on-going recovery and community re-integration
Prepares all required treatment records and reports in a timely fashion (including but not limited to, Medicaid services in compliance with Rule 132 requirements, Unusual Incident Reports and program logs)
Monitors youth’s self-administration of medication, as needed
Plans, organizes or leads structured programs of work, recreation or social activities for the youth
Performs crisis interventions with youth using Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) techniques when required
Participates in individual and treatment team meetings and offers viable clinical input facilitating informed decisions concerning programming and client care
Fully understands treatment goals of the program and applies Maryville treatment paradigms, resources and materials to achieve positive client outcome
Possesses a valid Driver’s License in compliance with the driving standards as identified on Form CFS-671. Able to drive a passenger van and transport youth
Performs other duties / functions as requested by supervisory personnel
Qualification
Required
Must possess valid Illinois Driver's License
Must be over the age of 21
Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field, preferred OR bachelor's degree in one of the fields referenced in Rule 132 or any other field with 2 years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting OR High School Diploma with minimum of 5 years' work with children with behavioral and mental health issues
Successful completion of all staff education requirements including: Pre-Service training, training in NCI and CPR, and Maryville Model of Care
Ability to maintain healthy and appropriate treatment boundaries
Ability to monitor safety, demonstrate group management skills and effectively deescalate potentially volatile situations
Facilitates group counselling/ skills training sessions assisting youth in skill development in specific target areas as outlined in the treatment plan
Minimum of 20 hours advanced training/workshops on an annual basis
Must possess the ability to interact professionally and work effectively as a treatment team member
Utilization of computer for program documentation and communication needs
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing), with Maryville youth, supervisors, coworkers, subordinates, and support agencies
Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and drive for extended periods of time
Ability to walk up and down stairs
Required to lift/move objects and/or youth weighing in excess of 40 pounds
Must possess ability to provide physical restraint to youth as needed
Must have the visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential job functions defined above
Will perform work in, and in association with, Maryville program settings, including but not limited to schools, recreational facilities, court rooms, hospitals, correctional/detention institutions, and various community settings
Duties involve contact with youth who may be hostile, dangerous, threatening, aggressive, suicidal and/or under the influence of drugs and alcohol
Must be flexible in scheduling and willing to work evening and weekend shifts
Benefits
PPO health insurance options
Vision Insurance
Dental insurance (after one year of service)
FSA and HSA
403(b)
Paid vacation and sick days
9 paid holidays a year
Long Term Disability and Life Insurance (after one year of service)
Tuition reimbursement (after one year of service)
Company
Maryville Academy
Maryville is a child care organization rooted in Catholic social teaching and dedicated to the preservation of the dignity of children at every age.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amy Kitzmiller
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-11-12
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