Residential Counselor - ELK HILL FARM : Job Details

Would you like to work for a non-profit organization where your contributions make a major impact on the lives of the children and families that we serve?Join a family of experienced mental health professionals and counselors dedicated to providing kids, and each other, the kindness, respect, and encouragement they need to succeed.Elk Hill was honored as a2024 Top WorkplaceUSA. The Top Workplace USA winners are chosen based solely on employee feedback. Winners of the Top Workplaces USA are recognized for the great culture that exists at every level of the organization.If you would like to work for a Top Workplace USA organization where the decisions YOU make can impact youth and families of Central Virginia, then Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is the place for you!We are an organization that:Is honored as a 2024 Top Workplace USAIs a Top Workplace Meaningfulness Award recipientHas talented, hardworking employeesAdvocates for mental health issuesOffers competitive benefits, pay and pet insurance for full-time staffHas a generous time-off and holiday packageOffers a 401(k) plan with 5% employer match for full-time staffTuition assistanceElk Hill is celebrating 50+ years of supporting youth and families across the Commonwealth of Virginia! Stability. Adaptability. Longevity.Primary Function:To participate as a team member in creating and maintaining an environment that will enable youth to develop and maintain positive changes in attitude, values, and behavior through a community-based group home model.Responsibilities and Job Expectations:Maintain a high standard of childcare during coverage, including appropriate documentation of each shift.This also includes overseeing the physical care of the facilitys youth, their development of acceptable habits and attitudes, providing behavior support and intervention, and helping youth meet their goals and objectives as outlined on their service plan.Provide a positive example and be a positive role model at all timesBuild positive, caring relationships with youthModel high personal and professional standards in interactions with residents, families, agency workers, and fellow staff membersWork towards annual goals for personal, professional and educational developmentAssist in training new personnelOrganize and facilitate group activitiesFacilitate medication dispersal and medical visitsAssist in constructing and implementing individual service plans for studentsParticipate in appropriate and ongoing supervision and staff development trainingAssist in organizing, scheduling, and leading a wide range of group activities and community service projectsFrom time to time, may be asked to work in a group home other than the regularly assigned group homePerform other duties as requested by the facilitys residential Program DirectorCore Competencies and Experience:At least six months of experience working with children with mental health diagnoses, to include children in residential care, juvenile corrections, or other clinical settings, preferred.Successful experience and demonstrated competence in working with youth in a group home or other residential setting, preferred.Open to giving and receiving professional feedbackKnowledge and understanding of cultural diversity and the impact of various socioeconomic characteristics on our youthMust demonstrate sensitivity to Elk Hills service populations cultural and socioeconomic characteristicsKnowledge of professional boundaries and an ability to role model appropriate behaviors to youthWorking knowledge of group dynamics and a basic understanding of psychiatric diagnosisAbility to provide sound documentation during routine shift coverageStrong relationship skills with the youth being served as well as with professional colleaguesAbility to work effectively with others, including but not limited to the treatment team and other internal and external stakeholdersAbility to be flexible in work hoursAbility to support constructive family contact and involvement in community activities as appropriateAbility and willingness to work towards a QPPMH certificationSense of humorCredentials and/or Education:High-School Diploma or equivalent - preferredMust have up-to-date certification in the facilitys Behavior Management Program and have the willingness and ability to apply such skills as needed and/or required in the day-to-day interactions with youthMust have up-to-date certifications in approved courses for CPR/First AidMust have a valid certificate in an approved medication aide training classMaintain valid driver's license and good driving record, preferred (note- those who do not have a valid drivers license or an approved driving record will not be allowed to drive on behalf of Elk Hill)Physical Requirements:Good physical health and remain current with annual TB screening and other certifications.Ability and willingness to physically perform all functions of the facilitys Behavior Management ProgramAbility to traverse inside and outside of the property including uneven terrainPeriods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerOccasionally lift up to 25 poundsTravel Requirements:Periodic transportation of a client as needed or requiredDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is at the forefront of what we do at Elk Hill, and we enforce respectful communication and cooperation between all. Elk Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. It is the policy of Elk Hill to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for Elk Hill. Contact Human Resources for more information.Note:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities or actions may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Elk Hill Farm, Inc. reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.PI8a7832d09bfa-26289-#######8