Master Teacher Counselor/Cottage Supervisor en Pressley Ridge

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Pressley Ridge Benefits 

The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health. 

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer match
• Prescription coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
• Wellness incentive (up to $250)
• 403b with up to 9% employer give/match
• Free life insurance and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary 

Pressley Ridge Grant Gardens in Ona, WV has a current opening for a Master Teacher Counselor (MTC). MTCs assist the supervisor in developing, implementing, and monitoring treatment plans and procedures. The Master Teacher Counselor resides with assigned youth according to a variable pattern, required by program’s schedule.

 Essential Responsibilities 

1. Sets the example for Night Watch, Teacher Counselor Aides, and/or Teacher Counselors and is a role model for the implementation of Pressley Ridge principles, values and policies.
2. Maintains rapport, listens, and engages youth in daily interaction.
3. Assures the youths’ emotional, psychological and physical well-being when engaging in activities or interventions.
4. Provides support to staff for appropriate implementation of treatment interventions as it relates to a child’s individual service plan.
5. Assists staff in the consistent application of the essentials in maintaining and creating positive relationships with youth.
6. Provides feedback to the supervisor and Master Teacher Counselors on Night Watch, Teacher Counselor Aides, and/or Teacher Counselors.
7. Provides consultation and assistance in order for staff to manage conflict and facilitate group and individual problem-solving.
8. Provides information to Night Watch, Teacher Counselors Aides, and/or Teacher Counselors on topics discussed in clinical supervision and supports clinical supervision activities.
9. Meets timelines for submitting paperwork established by the program and organization.
10. Participates in ongoing professional development in-service trainings.

Qualifications 

Education/Credentials/Licensure: 

• Bachelor's degree required. 
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance. 

Experience: 

• Minimum 1-year of experience as a Teacher Counselor or related experience. 

Clearances: 

• State Police
• FBI
• Child Abuse Clearances
• CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training per state regulation. 

Working Conditions 

Physical Demands

1. This position requires operating office equipment 75% of the time and transporting clients 25% of the time. Fingers, thumbs, hands, wrists, elbows 60% of the day. Legs and feet are used 30% the day. The lower and upper torso is used 10% of the day. Employee must meet minimum requirements for hearing, speech, and vision. Walking is required 20% of the day. Standing occurs 30% of the day. Sitting happens 40% of the day. Reaching above the shoulder as well as bending and twisting are performed 10% of the day. This function routinely lifts 15 pounds, 4 times per day. The maximum lift is over 50 pounds, 1 time per day. The position requires the ability to implement physical interventions and meet the physical demands of TCI. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Mental Demands

1. This position frequently requires the need for quick decisions and to concentrate as well as handle distractions that interfere and a diversity of problems. Frequently this position requires performing multiple tasks.

Environmental Factors

1. Indoors/Outdoors: Office, residential treatment facility, school, home, community. This role cannot be performed at multiple locations.

Working Hours

1. 40-hour week, variable schedule based on program need. This position is required to be on-call.