Transitional Counselor - All Shifts

Job Summary Maryville Academy is seeking Transitional Counselors to work in the St Dominic Savio Program in Des Plaines Illinois The Transitional Counselors will provide direct care to youth with emotional and behavioral issues on evening and overnight shifts The primary goal of the position is to support youth in transitioning to less restrictive settings and empower them to become active members of the community Responsibilities Implement Maryvilles policies and procedures along with program specific operating procedures

Engage with youth using trauma informed care principles

Assist youth in developing life skills independent living skills and vocational readiness

Guide and support youth in the treatment process and complete necessary documentation

Monitor youths medication administration

Plan and lead structured recreational and social activities

Intervene in crises using Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques

Attend and actively participate in staff and treatment team meetings

Utilize Maryville treatment paradigms and resources to achieve positive outcomes

Safely drive a passenger van to transport youth

Complete all required agency training Qualifications Bachelors degree in a human services field preferred eg psychology counseling social work OR a High School Diploma with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience

Successful completion of staff education requirements including training in NCI CPR and Maryville Model of Care Ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries ensure safety manage groups effectively and de escalate potentially volatile situations

Proficiency in facilitating psycho educational and life skills training groups

Strong computer skills for documentation purposes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements Ability to sit stand walk bend and drive for extended periods

Capability to liftmove objects or youth weighing over 40 pounds

Proficiency in providing physical restraint to youth if necessary Environment and Schedule May involve interaction with potentially volatile youth

Flexibility in scheduling and willingness to work evening and weekend shifts Pay Rate  per hour Why Join the Maryville Family Maryville offers all full time employees PPO health insurance options

Vision Insurance Dental insurance after one year of service

FSA and HSA
403bPaid vacation and sick days9 paid holidays a year

Long Term Disability and Life Insurance after one year of service

Tuition reimbursement after one year of service

For more information about all of the services that Maryville provides please visit our website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Maryville Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age race color religion sex marital status national origin veteran status or disability