Haven House Residential Counselor

Community Youth Services is recruiting for a Residential Counselor for its Haven House program. This position provides a safe and nurturing milieu for youth ages 12 – 17, ensures basic living needs are met, provides guidance, counseling, and support to help program participants maintain appropriate and safe behavior, objectively documents behavioral observations, and works to aid in the avoidance of further out-of-home placement.

• Competitive Pay: $21.71 to $24.25 per hour
• Flexible Scheduling: Overnight shifts.
• Rewarding Work: Help shape the future of at-risk youth by providing essential guidance and support.
• Shcedule: Overnight shift -- 2 days a week 11:30 PM to 7:30 AM and 3 days a week 12:00 AM to 8: 00 AM (subject to change based on program needs)

Position Qualifications:

1. Be at least 21 years of age.
2. Have a high school diploma or equivalent credential, for example, a GED or HSEC.
3. Have the skills and ability to assist with the needs of children and youth in care.
4. Meet at least one of the following criteria:
   1. Have at least six months of similar, full-time experience working directly with vulnerable populations; or
   2. Be attending classes at an accredited college or university related to caring for vulnerable populations; and

Major Responsibilities and Related Tasks:

Participant Service

1. Maintains a healthy living environment for youth in residence to minimize crisis behavior.
2. Provides guidance, counseling, and support to help participants maintain appropriate and safe behavior and works to aid in the avoidance of further out of home placement, counseling.
3. Plans and prepares meals to meet basic nutritional needs of youth.
4. Coordinates youth activities daily to positively structure day(s) and evening(s) for residents.
5. Performs intake assessments and interviews to uncover needs and ensure new participants are fully educated around Haven House procedure and policy, utilizes behavior modification techniques to facilitate positive behavioral progress and stabilization in residents.

Case Management

1. Provides individualized treatment to youth in care based on known mental health issues, behavioral history, and observations.
2. Assists with the creation of a support system for youth in placement.
3. Completes required paperwork to provide accurate information to relevant sources.

How to Apply: Ready to bring your lived experience to a role that truly matters? Submit your resume and a brief lived experience letter outlining your background as a caregiver and your journey navigating youth behavioral health services. We look forward to hearing from you!

About CYS: CYS has been a cornerstone in downtown Olympia for over 50 years, offering a wide range of services to at-risk youth and their families. As the largest child welfare agency in southwest Washington, we pride ourselves on a staff-driven culture that values our team as our greatest asset.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary starting at $21.71 to $24.25 per hour
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, HSA contributions, dental, vision, life insurance, and more paid by the agency.
• Generous vacation, sick leave, 11+ paid holidays, and 4 personal holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

Additional Benefits & Agency Qualifications are detailed on the Career Page on the agency website.

CYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, age, marital or nursing mother status, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.