Youth Care Specialist- Counterpoint Day Treatment
Youth Care Specialist - Counterpoint Day Treatment
Portland, OR
Full Time, Full Benefits
FLSA: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
JOB SUMMARY:
The Youth Care Specialist works with teen-age boys in a day treatment program that is known for its quality care and innovative practices. This position is part of a dynamic staffing team which includes proctor care staff, therapists and teachers. This position provides skills building, facilitates groups, therapeutic outings and is actively involved in daily activities. The program incorporated family, works with probation and parole officers while helping youth successfully transition to the community
Program: Counterpoint Day Treatment
The program began in 1983 and has a long history of providing quality care for at-risk youth who have experienced trauma and abuse. These historical factors have resulted in a variety of problematic behaviors including sexual acting out, depression, and other mental health concerns. All youth screened and placed in the program have been assessed as appropriate for a community setting
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Active involvement in skills building for youth
- Supports clients in reaching identified goals through groups, milieu and 1:1 time
- Supervises clients during milieu and activities
- Participates in team meetings
- Works with youth on understanding their progress and goals in the program
- Completes, timely and accurately, clinical documentation, timesheets and other personnel/administrative records as required.
Education and Work Experience:
A typical background for the person who can fulfill the duties of this position is as follows:
- 2 years of experience working with youth
- Bachelor’s degree in social service field
- A high school diploma or equivalent and experience with youth may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Other Requirements
- Pass a DHS criminal history background
- Position may involve driving for work purposes.
Schedule:
Monday- Friday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm, may require occasional Saturdays pre-planned in advance.
Starting Pay Range:
Youth Care Specialist:$18.53- $19.72
Bilingual (Spanish): $19.00-$20.21
Why join us?
- Growth Opportunities- Morrison values its employees and provides leadership training to see our employees thrive and grow. Promotion from within is encouraged and seen throughout the organization.
- Benefits and Perks – Extensive benefit package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. Company provided Life and Long-Term Disability. Paid vacation and sick time.
- We make a difference in our community – At Morrison we provide a comprehensive continuum of mental health, substance abuse and prevention and education services for youth, from birth through age 21. We work with families and communities to make a difference in every child’s life.
- Student Loan Forgiveness Options- Morrison is a non-profit mental health organization so working with us, you could qualify for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At Morrison, Qualified Mental Health Professionals may also qualify for student loan repayment.
Morrison Child and Family Services is a non-profit organization that provides a comprehensive array of services to children, adolescents, and their families. As an agency Morrison, its team members, and clients commit to trauma-informed care.
Visit our website to learn more about our mission and history and our strategy for accomplishing our goal of achieving significant, positive, and long-term clinical outcomes for the clients we serve.
At Morrison we celebrate diversity. Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we support our communities to move beyond disparity and oppression and work with compassion, integrity, and dedication to social justice through the implementation of goals and policies. We strive to create an inclusive and anti-racist organization by ensuring that racial identity will not determine or predict the quality of trauma-informed care a child receives; to that effect, we’re looking for candidates who can provide culturally-appropriate care or possess the ability to hold each other and yourself accountable to the diversity and uniqueness of all individuals within Morrison, our clients and our community stakeholders.
To be considered for this position you must follow this application procedure.
Position Open Until Enough Qualified Applicants Have Responded
We strive to Create a Diverse, Inclusive environment to Better Serve our Clients.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All positions at Morrison have been deemed Healthcare Providers and must comply with Oregon's COVID Vaccine Mandate. Proof of vaccination is required for all employees.