Non-Secure Detention Counselor (3779)

Description Job Responsibilities Provides daily support, supervision, and mentorship to youth Model positive behavior and conflict-resolution strategies Help youth develop life skills, emotional regulation, and accountability. Ensure safety, structure, and consistency within the facility Collaborates with case managers, probation officers, educators, and mental health professionals ensuring youth's well-being. Maintains accurate documentation and provides detailed documentation pertaining to incident management. Performs daily food preparation. Adheres to agency policies and procedures; follows and supports agency mission, vision and values including participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives. Assist with daily general household tasks including laundry and more. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum 1 year of experience working in juvenile detention centers, group homes, youth shelters, youth diversion programs or in a comparable discipline involving work with youth and families OR an associate's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience. Successful completion of training of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification and First Aid/CPR training is required following hire as part of on-the-job training. Successful completion and training to administer medication under direction of facility or designee. Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours including day, evening, weekend, and holidays. Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history. Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population. Equal Opportunity Employer Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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