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Volunteers of America- Minnesota Overnight Residential Counselor 1 - 10pm-8am - Avanti in Blaine, Minnesota
Description
Come join our life-changing team building hope, resilience and well-being as an Overnight Residential Counselor at Avanti in Blaine, MN!
We are offering a generous retention bonus of $1,000 based on performance!
Shift Details: FT or PT available - 8-hour shifts. OVERNIGHTS ONLY - 10pm-8am
Four weekend shifts per month required
Wednesdays from 8:30am-11:30am for team meetings required
Compensation: $18.50/hr starting, plus $2/hr shift premium for overnights!
Location: 10300 Flanders St NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Hiring Bonus: $1,000, based on performance and paid in increments, every 3 months for the first year of employment
About the job:
Responsible for the supervision and management of the residents. Work as team on shift and be accountable for the implementation of treatment plans and documentation of residents functioning within the treatment environment.
Essentials:
Promote and assists in the development of a wholesome and therapeutic environment
Apply job knowledge to unit duties and tasks
Support and implement individual treatment plans and programs
Plan and participate in all recreational and educational programming for the residents
Be responsible for providing direct care and continuous supervision to residential clients
Partner with the entire residential team to provide a therapeutic environment for clients
Provide basic counseling, co-facilitate groups, and assist clients in daily skills practice
Provide crisis intervention when needed (including de-escalation strategies and safety holds)
Participate in person-centered treatment and/or service planning for clients through observation, intervention, documentation, and providing feedback in regard to client progress
Attend mandatory team meetings for continuity of care and effective service delivery
Stock supplies and maintain organization and cleanliness as needed on campus
Administer medications
Job Highlights:
Room for professional advancement
Entry-level position into the mental health career field
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
HSA & FSA Programs
Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED Required
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must pass criminal background checks
Strong desire to work with children and adolescents experiencing mental health, behavioral, and/or chemical health concerns
A current and valid Driver's license with minimal violations on record preferred
Experience with adolescents in residential/hospital setting preferred
About Us:
Avanti is part of Volunteers of America MN/WI which serves as an affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.
Volunteers of America Minnesota/Wisconsin is a nonprofit health and human services organization that annually serves more than 25,000 children, adolescents and their families, older adults, students, persons with disabilities and special needs, and adults completing incarceration. Since 1896, we have helped people gain self-reliance, dignity, and hope.
Take pride in helping others and join us today!
At VOA, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.
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