Behavioral Youth Counselor Assistant
Core
Provide daily physical care, life skills instruction, and therapeutic support to youth ages 6-17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges in residential facilities.
Role type
Behavioral Youth Counselor Assistant (Teacher Counselor Assistant)
Builds
Residential treatment programs for youth in secure facilities, open campuses, and group homes
Domain
Child welfare / Juvenile justice / Mental health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical agility and strength, Crisis intervention, Trauma-informed care, Life skills instruction, Group facilitation, Documentation
Preferred skills
Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems (EMR)
Responsibilities
Teach youth necessary life skills and provide daily physical care, Assist in treatment planning, Participate in youth transports, Facilitate group therapy sessions, Help youth develop positive coping skills, Complete daily documentation
Seniority
Entry-level / Support staff