Youth Advisor

SUPERVISION:  Unit Manager

FUNCTION:

• To ensure that youth placed in the program are safe and have a chance to succeed.

• To assist with the implementation of services as dictated by the treatment plan, individualized educational program and program design. 

• In conjunction with other team members, to provide the above services while promoting and maintaining a therapeutic milieu consistent with the treatment program.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Bachelors degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology or closely related field preferred but not required.

• Standard Red Cross/First Aid. (Training provided by AHFY.)

• Counselors in Drug/Alcohol licensed programs need to obtain Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Certification within one year of employment.  (In addition must maintain certification status and attend continuing education classes each year.)

FORMAL COMMUNICATION STRUCTURE:

1. Staff meetings.
2. Individual supervision and/or group supervision.
3. Program communication log.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws (including licensing rules and regulations) regarding child welfare, mental health services, alcohol and drug abuse, etc.

2. Adhere to ALL AHFY written policy procedures and practices.

3. Responsible for the supervision and safety of all youth at all times.

4. Responsible for teaching and helping youth to maintain a clean and presentable environment.

5. Ensure compliance with AHFY Critical Incident Reporting Procedures.

6. Complete medication certification training and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training and adhere to these procedures when carrying out job duties.

7. Assess personal strengths and areas of growth of individual youth.

8. Assess stages of development for the group and plan activities to utilize group strengths.

9. Participate in the planning, implementation and preparation of individual treatment plans, monthly progress, quarterly and termination reports.

10. Attend weekly staff meetings and participate in treatment planning reviews.

11. Attend agency and community workshops as assigned.

12. Assist with group interventions as directed.

13. Drug/Alcohol Counselors are responsible to plan and conduct formal drug education and a therapeutic program that meets ADAD licensure requirements.

14. Document interventions and observations on each youth for each shift.

15. Log van mileage, phone messages, appointments and other scheduled events.

16. To make sure all equipment used by the youth is safe and functional.

17. Enforce program rules and consequences based on program procedures, individual treatment plan and individual education plan.

18. Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of all daily youth activities, i.e., wake up, meals, chores, hygiene.

19. Keep all receipts for monies spent and turn in to Assistant Facility Manager as required.

20. Responsible for personal needs for youth assigned, i.e., clothing inventory, clothing purchases, and medical appointments.

21. To assist with program objectives and that the quality of service delivery is consistent with the Quality Assurance Manual.

22. Responsible for providing positive modeling and teaching relationship skills that fosters a learning environment that promotes growth and empowerment.

23. Participate in outdoor adventure experience as assigned.

24. To fulfill any other duties as assigned by the Unit Manager.

AHFY is an equal opportunity employer providing a competitive wage. This is a full time (40 hr) position.  Full time employees are eligible for benefits that include health, dental and life insurance and paid time off.  An employer sponsored 403-B retirement plan is also available.  You may e-mail your cover letter and resume to  joe.unnerstall@ahfy.org

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