Youth Haven Services has opened a new Crisis Stabilization Home in Rockingham County. This home serves DSS clients that do not have placements. The main function of the home will be to provide a safe therapeutic environment while a long-term placement can be secured. We are currently interviewing for part-time weekends/PRN positions. If you are interested in working with this population and helping start this new service for the community, please apply. Please see below for the job description.
Residential House Crisis House Counselor provides direct care and rehabilitative services for clients in the crisis stabilization residential program. Provides behavioral modification interventions as outlined in their Person-Centered Plan.
Education: High School degree or equivalent.
Work experience: A minimum of two (2) years of documented experience working with the population served is preferred. (Youth/adolescence with mental health diagnosis).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of community resources; communication skills (written and verbal); background/training/experience, competencies in the use of a personal computer (word processing/excel), e-notes, photocopier and fax machine; organizational abilities; prioritization skills; flexibility; ability to multitask; ability to develop productive relationships; ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to develop responsible decisions and exercise sound judgment. Takes direction well and demonstrates initiative.
Travel Requirements: Service is delivered in residential setting.
Provide client with skill building activities such as independent living skills, socialization, adaptation and symptom monitoring / management skills.
Provide therapeutic mentoring, anger management and social skills training. Provide behavioral modifications as approved and outlined in their person-centered plans. Transport clients as needed and necessary.
Complete documentation [on client progress] as outlined by program guidelines as needed on a timely basis. Maintain all other records and complete paperwork as required.
Review client information and person-centered plans to understand needs, limitations, strengths, and goals of individuals served.
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