Teacher Counselor Aide/mental Health Support Aide (part - time)

Teacher Counselor Aide/Mental Health Support Aide (Part-Time)

The Mental Health Support Aide (Teacher Counselor Aide) assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring individual and group treatment plans and procedures to improve social/interpersonal functioning and high rates of successful program completion for assigned youth. This position assures staff are attending to the safety, health, and well-being of youth in a trauma informed manner and environment. The Mental Health Support Aide (Teacher Counselor Aide) resides with assigned youth and offers flexible hours and shifts.

Shift schedules currently needed:

• Sunday 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, Monday 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Tuesday 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Wednesday 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
• Saturday 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, Friday 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Thursday 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Wednesday 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Building Positive Relationships with Youth
2. Safety & Well-being
3. Group/Milieu Management
4. Treatment Planning
5. Therapeutic and Educational Activities
6. Professional Development and Training
7. Documentation and Record Keeping

Qualification

• Clearances. State Police/FBI clearance per state regulation; Child Abuse Registry clearance; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
• Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands. Requires vision, speech, and hearing and a moderate to high level of physical activity including; sitting, standing, walking lifting and carrying as required. Must be able to meet the demands and complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
• Environmental Factors. Indoors/Outdoors: Residential treatment facility, school, home, community.
• Working Hours. Part-Time, variable schedule based on program need.

Education

High School or better.

Experience

Experience working with youth or families.