What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychology and Human Services position at Woodward Academy?
***$1,000 Sign-On Bonus!!!***
Are you an enthusiastic individual who enjoys rewarding work in a unique, dynamic, and fun environment? Stuck in a job and seeking a career-oriented position? If you answered Yes, Woodward Academy is the place for you. Woodward Academy offers a career path through its cross-functional environment. Woodward Academy is a juvenile centered program that focuses on education, vocations, and intramural/athletics.
We are currently seeking a Youth Counselor. This position is located in Woodward, IA.
Job Details:
- Open shifts: 3pm-11pm starting at $16.00 - 17.00/hour.
- Open shifts: 11pm-7am starting at $16.00/hour.
- Performance pay increases after 90days and 6mth period.
- Achievement bonus.
- Full benefits for full-time employees.
- Daily pay program is offered instead of waiting to get paid.
Job Duties:
- Supervise youth in activities in order to observe or effect changes in their social behavior.
- Maintain the security of the facility and grounds.
- Observe youth behavior in response to treatment efforts.
- Participate in the treatment of the youth through observation, interaction, scoring, limit setting, and implementation of treatment plans; and assist in the development of positive peer culture.
- Escort youth to work, mealtime, recreation, education activities, and participate in their supervision and instruction. Our school's athletic department consists of Powerlifting, Football, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Country, Track and Field and Basketball at a 2A level.
- Maintain proper conduct and security of youth in work, recreation, and education; administer and record medication as ordered.
- Limited one-to-one counseling.
- Prepare periodic and special evaluations on assigned youth, report significant changes in social behavior and make recommendations for changes in assignments.
- Provide crisis intervention with juveniles.
- Give basic instruction in work, recreation and housekeeping activities.
- Communicate orally and in writing all appropriate reports and information.
Requirements:
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Capable of participating in physical training activities.
Full-Time Employee Benefits:
Benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 60 days of employment.
- 401k program.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Tuition reimbursement and loan program.
- Coaching opportunities.
- Free meals while working.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Wellness program.
- Parental leave.
- 24/7 On-Site weight room and gym access.
- Birthday as a paid day off.
- Competitive paid time off.
- Holiday pay.
- Membership to a local country club which includes a golf course and swimming pool.
- $100 towards rent each month if you live within 15 miles.
- After you have been a Full-Time employee for 7 (seven) years you will receive an additional four (4) weeks of paid time off.
- Newly added DailyPay! It is a benefit that allows employees to voluntarily online access a portion of their base wages in advance prior to payday. You can pay yourself what you have already earned instead of waiting until payday.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
- Signing bonus
Application Question(s):
- Willing to undergo a full background review including finger prints?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
