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Youth Counselor

Sequel Employment Center

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#Mental Health #Crisis Intervention #Behavior Management #Human Services #Recreational Activities #Autism Spectrum Disorder #Youth Care #Child Welfare #Daily Living Skills #Direct Care Staff #Social Skills #Residential Treatment Facility

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 2 months ago

Location (2)

Andersonville, Tennessee

Locations

2 listed locations

Andersonville, TennesseeKnoxville, Tennessee

Quick overview

Provide general supervision and support for residents in a residential treatment facility. Implement daily schedules, manage behaviors, and facilitate recreational activities.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in youth care, human services, or crisis intervention is required.

high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeSupervisionCrisis interventionBehavior managementRecreational activity planningSocial skills trainingYouth careChild welfareHuman services

Job description

We are passionate about what we do and delight in providing excellent programs that make permanent, positive changes in the lives of those we serve. Our programs are designed to equip our clients with the vision, motivation, life skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to lead a successful life. Immediate Full-Time Openings for Youth Counselors!

Now offering higher base wage!

Norris Academy is a residential treatment facility located in Andersonville, TN approximately 30 minutes north of Knoxville. We serve youth ages 6 to 17 who are diagnosed with mental health and/or Autism Spectrum/neuro-developmental disorders. Our 63-bed facility serves youth from Tennessee as well as several other states.

Our team is fully committed to offering a broad spectrum of services and options that care for our patients and families alike. Today we are looking for Youth Counselors to join our team of dedicated individuals. Our counselors have an opportunity to have a truly meaningful career, while enjoying a wealth of benefits and incentives. If you have experience working with youth and a drive to make an impact as a counselor, join our team today!

Our Ideal Youth Counselor will

Possess a High School diploma or equivalent - Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Behavioral Science or closely related field is a plus Be at least 21 years of age Have related experience in youth care, human services, child welfare, crisis intervention or similar Be compassionate and motivated to have a career that makes an impact in the lives of others
Responsibilities of a
Youth
Counselor at
Norris
Academy: Provide general supervision to our residents Teach daily living and social skills Implement the daily schedule Assist with behavior management and crisis intervention Supervise group and recreational activities Oversee all aspects of daily living for the residents
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Benefits of
Working for
Norris
Academy: Competitive pay Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 60 days Company provided Life/AD&D insurance Flexible Spending Program/Health Savings Account 401(k) after 30 days Paid Time Off after 90 days Daily Pay - a company sponsored benefit that allows employees to access a portion of their base wages in advance of their payday If you want a career that ‘gives back’ and have experience working with youth, Apply Today to be a Youth Counselor at Norris Academy!

youth care worker, residential counselor, direct care staff, youth ca Sequel Youth & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly employer.

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance
Health savings account
Daily pay
AD&D insurance
Flexible spending program