Residential Counselor (Full and PT Positions) Job at St. Mary's Home for Boys

St. Mary's Home for Boys Beaverton, OR 97003

$21 - $23 an hour

Who We Are

Looking to kickstart your career and gain experience in the field of Psychology, AND make a difference? This is the perfect place for you! Founded in 1889 as an orphanage for abandoned and wayward children, today St. Mary's Home for Boys offers residential and day treatment services to at-risk boys between the ages of 13 and 17 who are emotionally disturbed and behaviorally delinquent. The individualized program provides each client with a structured regimen to ensure his successful transition to public school, the community and an appropriate living environment. We are always looking for qualified, ambitious, and hard-working applicants who can help guide our boys to a better and brighter future. This challenging yet rewarding position will provide incredible life and professional skills, that you will be able to use throughout your career.

What You will Do:

- Supervise emotionally disturbed and behaviorally delinquent adolescent boys.

- Function as a counselor in a cognitive/behavioral/relationship setting

- Participate in planning and directing activities to meet living and treatment needs.

- Implement Individual Service Plans via treatment strategies (individual & group).

- Recognize individual differences in clients and adjust strategies and interventions accordingly

- Participate with the cottage team in implementing and monitoring special programs

- Document via logs and reports.

- Serve as a primary counselor for assigned residents.

-Transport clients to special community-sponsored events (i.e., Moda Center Blazer games, Monster Truck Jam, OMSI, Oregon Zoo, Theater presentations, etc.)

What You Need:

- BA/BS degree required (if no experience working with youth). Preferably in Psychology, Sociology, Administration of Justice or other Behavioral Science field.

- 2 years previous experience (paid or volunteer) in a residential treatment facility or similar setting required (if no BA/BS degree).

Additional Information:

- Starting rate: Minimum of $21 - $23/hour. (Depending on experience)

- Primary shift: 2:45pm – 10:45pm, including weekends. Two consistent/consecutive days off during the week.

- Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.

- Ability to pass State and FBI background check with fingerprints

Benefits to include:

  • Health, Vision, Dental (employer paid)
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Vacation
  • Sick/Personal time
  • 9 paid holidays
  • $200 Health and Wellness Benefit
  • Employee Continuing Education Opportunity Program toward Master's degree
  • Paid training

Apply today and come see for yourself why this really is an amazing place that you can make a difference in the life of young men.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • youth: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person




Please Note :
ajayjain.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, ajayjain.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.