Youth And Family Counselor - Relief (Winterport)

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Youth and Family Counselor - Relief (Winterport)

Job Code:12328 Location:Winterport 04496 Department:Other FT/PT Status:Relief Per Diem Summary: $500 Sign-On Bonus

Assist children who have behavioral, mental, and emotional challenges in a residential campus setting. This is an ideal position for those looking to gain experience and need flexibility in a schedule. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD:

• Maintain a safe and effective milieu by participating in the provision of a structured, therapeutic environment.

• Ability to transport clients.

• Collaborate with staff and families to achieve desired treatment outcomes.

• Take direction from others; exhibit appropriate therapeutic affect and behavior; ask questions for clarification; request feedback regarding performance with clients and peers.

• Be committed to the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

• Work collaboratively as a member of a team with various groups of staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Desire to work with children in need.

• Clean and valid Maine driver's license.

• Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED with the ability to work with difficult-to-manage youth.

• Capacity to develop a professional orientation to child care.

• Able to relate to children with warmth and understanding, and have the ability to identify the needs and problems of children.

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other professionals on behalf of youth and their families.