Full Time Overnight Residential Youth Counselor

Description

Compensation: $20.00/hour + up to $2/hour shift differential pay

Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and every other Saturday. Hours are 9:00pm-8:30am.

Benefits of Employment at CHS:

•  Work-Life Balance: Work only 7 days out of a 14 day pay period.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Equal up to 30% of your salary. Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
• Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
•  Competitive Compensation: $20 an hour plus up to $2 an hour shift differential  (depending on experience and education) with yearly merit-based raises and opportunity for growth within. 
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
• Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and an up to an additional 5% profit sharing. Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What You Will Do:

• Maintain vigilant supervision and nurture children through one-on-one communication and care.
• Assist children with hygiene, diet, and getting ready for school.
• Document required messages and complete daily reports.
• Discipline as needed, respond to aggressive behavior, and maintain group order.
• Screen, assess, and manage children’s pain. Contact RN or emergency 911 when necessary.
• Ensure safety standards and infection control policies are followed.
• Assist in keeping unit clean and orderly. Bag and launder when necessary.

What We’ll Love About You:

• You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment.
• You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information.
• You are able to effectively communicate.
• You align with our mission, vision, and values.
• You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail.
• You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions.
• You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients.

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience working with children, especially those with behavioral issues, is preferred.
• We offer training if you’re new to this field.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Residential environment focused on care of children with behavioral issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to physically restrain a child in ways taught by the Agency while being able to verbally communicate to the child and other staff. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds