Direct Care Counselor - Willmar

For many children, the most important role models are their parents and caregivers. Do you have a passion and ability to inspire our at risk youth? If so, we are looking for you!

PART-TIME WITH POTENTIAL FOR FULLTIME DIRECT CARE COUNSELOR AT OUR CIRCLE OF COURAGE YOUTH PROGRAM, WILLMAR, MN

*Direct Care Counselor $20-24.04/hr (DOE)

JOB ACTIVITIES: 

• Provide one on one services to our children and group supervision/structure.
• Attend case staffing’s in a team environment and trainings.
• We encourage people to be active in the community.
• Documentation of your services is important.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma.

• Must be 21 years or older to apply and a valid driver's license.
• At least five years driving experience with minimal to no traffic violations.
• Starting wage is $20-24.04/per hour depending on education and/or experience. $50,000 annually if fulltime.
• Schedule will include primarily evenings and every other weekend. Must be flexible and willing to fill in as needed. Shifts from Monday-Friday from 3:00pm-10:00pm and every other weekend from 7:00am-3pm, 12pm-8pm or 3pm-10pm.

EXPERIENCE: 

• Demonstrated ability to work with children and families experiencing mental health issues in a direct care/counseling role.
• Primary duties include supervision and support services to our Shelter Care children, skill building services and supervision/structure to children while they are place in our group home.
• If you are a team player with a passion to help at-risk youth ages 9-17, we are looking for you!
• Familiar with a variety of counseling techniques and theories to aid in trauma care and treatment of individuals with mental health needs such as: behavior modifications for children, child development education, communication, decision-making skills, anger management, social skills, leisure, self-esteem and basic home budgeting. We take a (TRBI) Trust Based Relational Intervention approach. 
• Must be able to navigate through communities in which we are operating safely and efficient. Ability to program a GPS or read maps accordingly to find correct locations for pick-up and drop off. Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance to ensure safe operation at all times.

 BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance— very good coverage
• "NICE Healthcare - provides you with direct in home or virtual medical visits to you along with 550 prescriptions absolutely free.
• Paid Time Leave which includes ‘Earned Sick and Safe Time’
• 403b Retirement Plan with one-to-one match after one year
• Wellness Program to reduce health insurance costs
• Generous Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Clinical Supervision to become a Licensed Therapist (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC) with a board-certified clinical supervisor.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness in working with a Nonprofit organization.
• Self-Income Based Forgiveness Programs are available for Bachelor level and Master level graduates in working with a Nonprofit organization.
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance

GMFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $50,000