Job description

Harmony Hill School seeks youth care (assistant) counselors to work with youth in our residential mental health program. Counselors assist youth in the completion of a variety of functional activities; helping them to solve problems and make healthy choices.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth struggling with emotional and/or behavior challenges.

$2,000.00 Sign-On Bonus (see below)

PLUS receive a Monthly Stipend in addition to your regular pay up to $694.00 per month through 06/30/2023. (see below)

Essential Duties:

· Our youth care counselors work directly with our youth providing behavior management, accountability, teaching problem solving skills and acting as a mentor.

· Youth care counselors also guide youth in their interactions, utilizing principles of the Recovery Model and the Enrichment program.

· Maintain a therapeutic environment by: supervising youth, ensuring and promoting a safe and positive environment effectively caring for, supervising, counseling, and managing crises and emergencies.

· Counselors demonstrate therapeutic treatment techniques, and use crisis intervention techniques effectively, and counseling/teaching e.g., in life skills

· Observe and promptly respond to behavioral issues, adhere to safety standards and encourage healthy living habits, listen and problem solve to provide a safe, secure, and positive environment for each resident

· Enforce daily program schedule, and ensure treatment plans are effectively implemented as directed.

· Documentation of resident’s daily behavior

· Teach youth desirable health and personal habits and Teach / model for residents Independent Living Skills (i.e. housekeeping, cooking)

Benefits:

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.

· $2,000.00 Sign-on bonus- Paid at select intervals throughout the youth care worker’s first year of employment.

· Receive a monthly stipend in addition to your regular pay of up to $694/ month for each month the youth care employee works up to 06/30/2023. The monthly stipend amount will vary depending upon how many hours the employee works each month.

· Tufts Health Insurance. HHS pays 75% of the cost for full-time employees.

· Delta Dental Insurance.

· Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee.

· Tuition reimbursement for relevant course work available after 6-months of employment.

· Generous time off. Earn the equivalent of up to 28 days. More than 5 weeks of time off during your first year.

· Plus 11 paid holidays per year.

· 403 (b) Retirement Savings plan.

· Voluntary benefits including; Aflac Insurance, ID Shield, and Additional Life Insurance.

· Employee Discount program through TicketsatWork©.

· Employee Referral Program. Earn $350 for referring a hired Youth Care Employee.

Qualifications:

· Must be able to interact well with others in a team environment, understanding and following rules and directions from supervisor.

· Experience in mental health field desired.

· Must be able to pass our physical intervention –Safety Care training.

· Must be at least 18 years of age with High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

· Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or actively pursuing your degree is preferred.

· All candidates must clear Rhode Island state as well as federal background checks.

· Must have a valid, non-suspended, non-expired driver license and a good driving record.

· All training is available on site.

Join our team today!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.50 - $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of hire.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chepachet, RI 02814: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated against for COVID-19?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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