Youth Counselor I-III JOB ID 48032

                                                  YOUTH COUNSELOR (Job ID: 48032)

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health and Human Services

Division for Children, Youth, & Families

Sununu Youth Services Center- Manchester, NH

YOUTH COUNSELOR I-III

Multiple positions-Part Time- All Shifts

Youth Counselor I -III $19.57-$33.47 Hourly USD

Plus Direct Care Pay & shift differential when applicable 

Direct Care $.133/hr,2nd shift: $1.20/hr and rotating, $1.50/hr 3rd Shift Differential , & Weekend $2.00/hr

*The certification level identified by the DHHS Human Resource Office is based upon the minimum qualifications. Upon consideration of the applicants relevant work experience, interview, and the Supplemental Job Description, the DCYF hiring manager will determine the level a candidate will be hired at.

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Children, Youth, and Families has a full time vacancy for Youth Counselor Trainee-III.

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YOUTH COUNSELOR I
Provides a safe and secure environment for adjudicated or detained juveniles. Coordinates and supervises resident’s daily activities, monitor and assesses behavior to assure continued safety and security. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

YOUTH COUNSELOR II
Provides a safe and secure environment for adjudicated or detained juveniles. Coordinates and supervises resident’s daily activities, monitors and assesses behavior to assure continued safety and security. Participates as a member of the Treatment Team that develops and implements individual treatment plans for assigned residents and assists Youth Counselor IIIs in providing group and individual counseling to assigned residents. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

YOUTH COUNSELOR I
Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent credential

License/Certification: Valid New Hampshire driver’s license required if responsible for transporting residents/students. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in organized group activities, such as camp counseling, Boy or Girl Scouting, school or church programs, coaching sports, working with mentally and physically challenged youth and adults in a school, daycare, hospital or correctional/rehabilitative setting or any similarly related experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must successfully complete the Juvenile Justice Academy within twelve months of employment from date of hire as a 21-1010 Counselors-1, Youth Counselor I.

 YOUTH COUNSELOR II

Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 1 year of education and experience after completion of high school.

License/Certification: Valid New Hampshire driver's license required if responsible for transporting residents/students. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education and experience in sociology, psychology, human services, behavioral science, social work, education, liberal studies, theology, or criminal justice is preferred.

2. Experience working in organized group activities, such as camp counseling, Boy or Girl Scouting, school or church programs, coaching sports, working with mentally and physically challenged youth and adults in a school, daycare, hospital or correctional/rehabilitative setting or any similarly related experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must successfully complete the Juvenile Justice Academy within twelve months of employment from date of hire as a 21-1010 Counselors-2, Youth Counselor II.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

YOUTH COUNSELOR I

Performs constant surveillance to ensure a safe and secure environment, free from assaults, escapes, attempted suicides, and other potentially dangerous or fatal situations. Inspects and searches residents and their living area for contraband and ensures protection of resident possessions or evidential material.

Demonstrates the ability to handle potentially volatile situations including suicide attempts, assaults, attempted escapes, etc. Physically subdues aggressive, and at times assaultive, residents within guidelines established by the Agency.

Organizes and supervises daily recreational, motivational and educational activities to encourage growth and development of residents. Monitors and documents residents’ behaviors for symptoms, side effects or any improvements while on psychotropic drugs or other medications.

Pursues escaped/escaping residents (within the physical facility property located at 1056 N River Rd. Manchester, NH) with the intent to apprehend and return them to the Agency.

Communicates in a professional manner, both, verbally and in writing, with various outside agencies/individuals, such as court officials, JSO’s, families, medical and clinical personnel, law enforcement personnel, lawyers and residents. Demonstrates the ability to communicate in alternative methods for residents who may be cognitively impaired or have learning disabilities.

Acts as a positive role model for residents to help facilitate maturity and growth. Orients new residents to the program to ensure that they understand the expectations of their unit’s program.

Supervises residents during off-site appointments. 

Must perform accountabilities in accordance with established safety policies and procedures.

Communicates with supervisors regarding issues related to workplace safety.

Operates and monitors surveillance and access control equipment in the Control Center and Operations Center of the architecturally secure facilities operated by the agency.

May be directed to participate as a member of a crisis response team within the facility.

YOUTH COUNSELOR II
Performs constant surveillance to ensure a safe and secure environment, free from assaults, escapes, attempted suicides, and other potentially dangerous or fatal situations. Inspects and searches residents and their living area for contraband and ensures protection of resident possessions or evidential material.

Demonstrates the ability to handle potentially volatile situations including suicide attempts, assaults, attempted escapes, etc. Physically subdues aggressive, and at times assaultive, residents within guidelines established by the Agency.

Organizes and supervises daily recreational, motivational and educational activities to encourage growth and development of residents. Monitors and documents residents’ behaviors for symptoms, side effects or any improvements while on psychotropic drugs or other medications.

Participates in the development and implementation of specific treatment plans geared toward residents’ individual needs. Under the supervision of a Youth Counselor III, conducts individual counseling and family sessions to achieve specific short and long-term objectives with a goal of rehabilitation and successful return to the community.

Pursues escaped/escaping residents (within the physical facility property located at 1056 N River Rd. Manchester, NH) with the intent to apprehend and return them to the Agency.

Communicates in a professional manner, both, verbally and in writing, with various outside agencies/individuals, such as court officials, JSO’s, families, medical and clinical personnel, law enforcement personnel, lawyers and residents. Demonstrates the ability to communicate in alternative methods for residents who may be cognitively impaired or have learning disabilities.

Develops and maintains case records which include treatment plans, Program Plan Reviews (PPR), parole reports, daily notes (e.g. individual, group and family session notes), and other required documents which become part of the residents’ permanent record. Responsible for writing Program Plan Reviews (PPR’s) incident reports, furlough reports, referrals, exit staffings’, and parole reports.

Conducts background checks for residents’ visitors (collateral contact) , conducts tours (e.g. Court ordered, judges, legislators, police trainees) of the institution, which could include a detailed explanation of individual building/unit missions.

Supervises residents to assist them in seeking employment, developing a resume, and accomplishing successful job interviews. Instructs youth in areas of community standards, independent living skills, and consumerism.

Operates and monitors surveillance and access control equipment in the Control Center and Operations Center of the architecturally secure facilities operated by the agency.

Supervises residents during off-site appointments. 

Must perform accountabilities in accordance with established safety policies and procedures.

Communicates with supervisors regarding issues related to workplace safety.

May be directed to participate as a member of a crisis response team within the facility.

YOUTH COUNSELOR III-information on full posting at www.nh.gov careers.

For further information please contact Toby Archer, Administrator II ,TOBY.J.ARCHER@DHHS.NH.GOV, 603-496-8619.

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964