Youth Counselor (Residential) | Louisville, KY

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3rd shift Weekdays 11:00 pm to 9:00 am Weekends 11:00 pm to 8:00 am We also offer great benefits , including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO), vacation time, paid sick time, employee assistance programs, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

If this sounds like the right opportunity in social work for you, apply today to join our nonprofit! About Maryhurst: The organization's residential programs, community-based homes, and outpatient clinical programs all work to serve children in the greatest need. Our residential programs break the cycle of abuse using treatments that restore hope and successfully transition children to more permanent, community or

family-based settings. Maryhurst's community and transitional living programs offer tools that prepare survivors of abuse and neglect for better, more hope-filled futures.

And lastly, the team at Maryhurst Renewal partners with children, adults, and families who are hurting to find the right combination of support, ultimately clearing barriers to success at home, at school, and in the community. Renewal provides one-on-one, group, and family counseling in office, home, or school-based settings. Day in the Life of a Direct Care Worker: The Direct Care Worker is responsible for providing a therapeutic atmosphere within the dorm or group home setting. This integral and rewarding role provides

structure, safety, and care to severely traumatized children who are often victims of interactionual, physical, and/or emotional abuse.

The Direct Care Worker will monitor and interact with our kids during meals, while they do their chores and homework, during free time, and at bedtime, providing a consistent and warm environment they desperately need. The Direct Care Worker may dispense medications as necessary, keep accurate documentation, and attend weekly/monthly meetings. The Direct Care Worker functions as a conscientious team member in cooperation with other staff members and under the supervision of a Program Supervisor to assist the kids in building positive coping strategies, independent living skills, and healthy relationships.

The applicant must have the following abilities: to work as a team member, perform basic writing, communications, and computer skills, function as a group leader and role model in relation to troubled youth, and respond appropriately to the emotional and physical needs of adolescents within a structured group setting. Qualifications for a Direct Care Worker: Must be at least 21 years of age Valid driver's license High School Diploma or GED Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination or the willingness to be vaccinated

About Neighborhood House For more than 125 years, Neighborhood House has been a home-away-from-home for families in West Louisville. Founded in 1896 as the first settlement house in Kentucky, Neighborhood House is now a modern community hub for our neighbors, who we call members.

With opportunities ranging from the Child Development Center to senior programming, we like to say that we see members " from the twinkle to the wrinkle. " www. nhky. org/ /watch? v=ljcm6_evg Ic A Day as a Youth Leader Your day starts at 2 PM preparing your area for youth to arrive. The youth began arriving around 2:30 where you will help provide support with homework and provide planned structured

activities that are geared toward supporting youth grow both academically and social emotionally. You will make sure both youth's body and mind are nourished during the day taking them to dinner and having them participate in various activities from outside vendors.

During this time you will make sure that you are setting the example for appropriate behavior and redirecting negative behavior as necessary. Your day comes to an end around 7 PM. What you need to be qualified for this job. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma with previous experience working with Youth. Strong team spirit and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Be willing to work a flexible schedule

and adjust to programming changes as needed. They must be open to working in a culturally and economically diverse environment.

Are you ready to Join our Team? If this sounds like a good fit for you please apply now. Your application will be sent directly to our hiring team for review. If it looks like you are a good fit for our agency someone will be in contact with you to ask some additional questions and potentially set up an interview with the program director.