OVERNIGHT RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR

About Volunteers of America Minnesota/Bar-None Residential Treatment Services

THIS IS A PAID POSITION WITH A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE.

Volunteers of America of Minnesota is a non-profit organization that provides a wide variety of services to over 35,000 children and their families, school students, individuals with special needs of all ages, youth and adult sex-offenders and senior citizens each year. Volunteers of America of Minnesota seeks to empower program participants with the skills and competencies necessary for age appropriate independence and self-reliance. Volunteers of America of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


The Bar-None Residential Treatment Services division of VOA provides a wide array of residential services for juvenile males and females (ages 10-18) who have been experiencing difficulty in their communities, schools and homes. Services include open and secure Residential Treatment for males exhibiting emotional and behavior problems; those that have diagnosis such as Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, etc.; and those with cognitive and/or social skill concerns. Also provided for both for males and females (housed separately) are emergency short-term and long-term stabilization programs, as well as a six week evaluation program.

About This Position

The Overnight Residential Counselor position is for a full-time, awake overnight. Overnight Counselors are primarily responsible for the supervision of residents during sleeping hours, as well as direct care duties during early morning hours on school-days.

Duties included in this position are:
Supervising residents during sleeping hours, including regular bedchecks/related documentation.
Supervising the residents in carrying out daily living routines during school mornings.
Intervening in positive or negative behaviors in unison with the unit program and its team-approved strategies when providing direct care.
Correctly administering/recording medications and dealing with resident medical concerns as directed by on-site Nursing Department (training provided).
Ensuring that residents practice appropriate hygiene and health care.
Providing a healthy and appropriate model for residents to emulate.
Effectively organizing shifts to allow for effective programming for residents and positive work environment with co-workers.
Working with staff and residents of different cultural and/or gender backgrounds.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Job Requirement

Must be 21 years of age.
High School diploma/GED required. BA/BS degree in related field preferred.
Valid drivers license with a good driving record.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work with a diverse population of individuals by using tact, diplomacy and flexibility.
Experience preferred.



About Volunteers of America's Benefit Plan

Medical
Dental
Life
Long Term Disability
403(b) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
2 Floating Holidays
Flex Spending Accounts