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Job Listing ID:  3988195  Job Title:   Youth Residential Counselor 
Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled Job Location:  Klamath Falls
Date Posted:  04/03/2024 Hours Worked Per Week:  35
Shift:   Day Shift, Swing Shift, Night Shift
Duration of Job:   Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months
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Job Summary:  Required:
* Valid driver's license and 3 years driving experience
* CPR certification
* Clear Criminal History Check through the Children's Services Division
* Significant, relevant experience relating to youth and understand issues around at-risk youth
* Provide leadership, inspiration, and display appropriate values to residents
* communicate clearly and effectively
* Competent in Microsoft Office programs

Summary:
The Residential Counselor will work under the supervision of the Program Manager. A Peer Support Specialist will conduct engaging mentoring sessions with the residents. The Residential Counselor will develop a trusting relationship with the residents and assist them in the following:
* Transition to living independently
* Develop effective strategies and life skills to work towards individual personal goals
* Provide overall personal support
* Assist with the navigation of daily stressors

Duties Include:
* Responsible to maintain a safe and structured environment
* Exercise confidentiality and discretion in all areas
* Coordinate crisis intervention to residents after hours
* Coordinate application process in conjunction with the Programs Director and ILP Caseworker
* Schedule and facilitate house meetings weekly
* Facilitate Independent Living Program objectives
* Mediate conflicts between house residents
* Educate residents how to operate day-to-day responsibilities
* Respond appropriately and effectively in unexpected situations or crises
* Provide positive influences and exhibit a high standard of ethics to all clients
* Coordinate and communicate effectively with other community agencies and service providers
* Professional appearance and manner at all times
* Assist with other activities as requested
* Requires flexibility to meet the demands of residents

Hours:
* 32-40 hours per week
* Includes day, evening, and night shift
* Will work holidays and weekends as needed
Job Classification:  Social and Human Service Assistants

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Licenses/Certifications
Required:  CPR Certification
Driver License Information
Required:   Non-Commercial Drivers License  
Compensation
Salary:   $16.00 per Hour Depending on Experience
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 1 year
Education Required:  None Minimum Age:  N/A
  Gender:  N/A
Employer Will Perform:   Background Check
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