Residential Counselor I

About us

Children's Residential Treatment Center is a small business in Minnetonka, MN 55305. We are creative and rewarding.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Growth opportunities

Overview

• Promote and assists in the development of a wholesome and therapeutic environment
• Apply job knowledge to unit duties and tasks
• Support and implement individual treatment plans and programs
• Plan and participate in all recreational and educational programming for residents
• Provides life skills training and management as directed by the needs of the program participants
• Provide medication administration to residents

Responsibilities

• Work within and support the agency's treatment philosophy
• When required, drive a program participant to events in the organization's van
• Observe, report, and document information regarding resident behaviors and actions
• Support and contribute to effective communication among team members, program participants, families and other outside professionals
• Assure situation assessment and interpretation is responsive to individual program participant needs
• Exercise good judgement when responding to program participant's needs
• Create a safe, therapeutic atmosphere on the unit
• Interfaces appropriately and professionally with program participant families and other outside professionals
• Assists in the planning, development and implementation of individual program plans
• Provide a healthy and appropriate model for residents to emulate
• Participate in a work culture that is healthy and inclusive
• Assures proper medical care is provided as needed for residents
• Well-being checks performed at least every 15 minutes or as designated
• When necessary perform restrictive holds
• Respond appropriately, as prescribed by program, to crisis situations as they occur
• Understand and apply principles of behavior management, as determined by program
• Attend weekly meetings and supervision as needed for facility needs and licensure
• Must be able to work regularly scheduled working hours and overtime when needed
• Strong emotional intelligence and resiliency
• Compassion for individuals dealing with mental health concerns
• Clear verbal and written skills
• Must be motivated and willing to learn
• Any other duties as assigned

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Minnetonka, MN 55305: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location