Residential Youth Counselor

Residential Youth Counselor (RYC) positions are Bachelor entry level counseling positions, which provide intensive training to staff to support appropriate and meaningful relationships with youth. Counselors work for a therapist with specialized training that provides oversight for the therapeutic milieu. There are three separate programs available for employment on our newly remodeled Griffin Home Campus in Renton, WA. Clients are boys, 13 to 18, referred through the Division of Child and Family Services, Juvenile Rehabilitative Services, or are though private pay. The programs focus on institutional transition, sexually aggressive behaviors, or independent living for higher risk youth who have completed a therapeutic program but would be better served in a more supportive environment.

As Primary Counselor for a small caseload, each counselor is responsible for developing behavior modification point sheets, treatment calendars and treatment plans for individual clients with support from the Clinical Program Manager. This allows entry staff professional creative growth and psychological writing skills for future employment, and builds healthy relationships with each youth. Cognitive Behavior Therapy training includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills; the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration Integrated Treatment Model; Pathways, A Guided Workbook for Children with Sexual Behavior Problems by Timothy J. Kahn, and the opportunity to co-facilitate client groups with master level clinicians and CSOTP. Other trainings may include Psychotropic Medications, Cultural Diversity, Family Therapy, Mental Health Diagnosis, Chemical Dependency, Gang Behavior, and others. Although restraint and de-escalation training is provided, physical restraints of youth are discouraged and those youth requiring restraints are referred to more restrictive programs designed for physical management of youth.

A qualified candidate for these positions is generally one who intends to pursue a clinical career path, obtain a higher educational degree, obtain experience for state employment, or is deciding which population is more appealing or challenging for future endeavors. Good common sense, strong boundaries, charismatic personality, leadership ability, patience, and excellent writing skills are a must. An ability to pass a criminal history background check and driver’s license is required. Other requirements within the first fifteen days of employment include certification for First Aid, CPR, HIV Aids Training, and TB Test (all reimbursable expenses). In some cases, a college senior may be accepted on academic ability and personality. A one-year commitment to Friends of Youth is required.

RYC positions are salaried at $21,320 (after employment requirements are met) with health and dental benefits. Overtime wages and holiday pay also supplement salary. For additional pay, counselors may accept a coordinator responsibilities, accept a staff lead position, or be selected to one of three bachelor level supervisor positions available on campus. Following completion of a one-year commitment, staff may also be recommended for other open agency positions.

Relief Positions are available on a regular basis. These positions afford the opportunity to choose shifts but pay no benefits and carry no client caseloads.

Send resumes to Barry@friendsofyouth.org or contact Barry Oman directly at 425-228-5776 ext. 116.

Full time or inquire about Relief positions available

$21,320 (after employment requirements are met) with health and dental benefits. Overtime wages and holiday pay also supplement salary.

Assistant Program Supervisor

Renton

barry@friendsofyouth.org

Ongoing Recruitment