Youth Treatment Counselor - TREE Program chez Tennyson Center for Children

Job Summary and Purpose

At Tennyson Center for Children, our core values guide everything we do. We are Joyful, finding optimism and strength even in challenges; Curious, always learning and innovating to provide the best care; Dependable, building trust through reliability; Authentic, celebrating uniqueness and creating safe, inclusive spaces; and Compassionate, deeply caring for our teammates, our clients, and the community we serve. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to have you join our team and help us make a lasting impact on the lives of children across Colorado!

The Youth Treatment Counselor for the TREE program will work with youth and adults ages 16-21. You will prepare them to be independent by implementing campus-based businesses, planning and preparing meals, doing laundry, learning to use public transportation, utilizing the NextUp curriculum, and ultimately obtaining paid employment. There are opportunities to schedule volunteer activities or community involvement for the participants.

Essential Job Functions

• Implement treatment plans and IEPs in an appropriate manner as directed by the clinician and teacher
• Provide a clean, safe environment while teaching participants to do the same
• Build participants’ self-advocacy skills
• Shape relationships with participants and their families
• Teach skills that will lead to independence
• Lead participants in NextUp curriculum
• Plan outings, job shadowing opportunities, guest speakers etc. based on participants' interests

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to successfully complete a pre-hire physical
• Implement behavioral interventions as needed

Working Conditions

• In-person on-campus work/school and treatment environment 

Minimum Qualifications

• B.A. degree in Human Services/related field or equivalent experience required
• Experience with youth or adults ages 16-21 with special needs
• All candidates must have or qualify to obtain a current Colorado driver’s license (Must obtain license within 30 days of employment)
• All positions require criminal CBI background check, FBI fingerprint check, State of CO child abuse check, DMV driving record check, pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical, academic credential verification, and reference check

Benefits 

For employees working 30 or more hours:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Options (United Healthcare for Medical and Guardian for Dental & Vision)
• Health Savings Account & FSA Options 
• Generous PTO + 13 paid holidays
• Paid Mental Health days to regroup and recharge!
• Retirement Plan with the Pension Fund: Tennyson will match up to 4% of annual salary.
• Voluntary Benefits through Guardian: Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, Hospital Indemnity 
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D with options to purchase additional coverage 
• Company paid Short Term Disability with options to purchase additional coverage 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Professional Development Assistance
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEOC 

Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Tennyson Center for Children currently does not sponsor work visas.

Tennyson Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, military status, conditions relating to pregnancy or childbearing, and/or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you have any questions, please email our team at [email protected]. We appreciate your interest in Tennyson Center for Children.