Casual Youth Counselor - Connellsville, PA

Fill In Position - Connellsville, PA

Pay: $18/hr

Fill In Youth Counselors will:

• Actively participates in daily schedule of youth activities, including meal times, cleanup, daily chores, laundry, etc. 
• Observes individual, group, family counseling sessions, or court appearances and provide assistance in taking notes or other support activities.
• Observes youth behaviors and discusses approaches with more experienced personnel related to appropriate interventions.
• Establishes credibility by demonstrating positive behaviors by completing tasks, maintaining schedules, working as a team member etc. for youth to observe.
• Assists in physical restraints and supports residential team members by acting on instructions in the event of medical, safety or other residential crises.
• Able to apply first aid or CPR and to support first responders and youth in the event an emergency requires immediate action.
• Learns routines, regulations and safety protocols. Notes out of compliance items and works with more experienced personnel to correct.
• Supports and promotes trauma informed care as a guide for creating a safe and non-violent environment for the clients in our care and the staff who care for them.
• Uses practical work experience to reinforce theory related to client confidentiality for HIPAA, etc.
• Assist in the transport of youth using motor vehicles as a driver or support resource following agency protocols for seating and monitoring of youth.
• Learns computerized systems related to, employee self-service, time reporting, scheduling, training, company intranet, security, etc.

Physical and Safety Requirements:

Because this role involves working with older and sometimes physically aggressive youth, candidates must be able to:

• Safely perform physical interventions and restraints with individuals who may weigh 200+ pounds, using approved techniques.
• Stand, walk, and respond quickly throughout the shift.
• Successfully complete and maintain certification in Adelphoi’s crisis intervention / restraint training and pass any required physical abilities assessment.

Education requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred