Medical 1:1 Youth Treatment Counselor 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 1:1 YTC will provide direct support and care for a client with a complex seizure disorder, daily seizures, and gastrostomy tube (G-tube) feeds. This position involves close collaboration with the school nurse, teachers, and other staff to ensure the client’s safety and well-being throughout the school day.

Essential Job Functions

Medical Support:

• Monitor the client for signs and symptoms of seizure activity.
• Follow seizure action plan, including administering emergency interventions (ex: rescue medication through nasal route or G-tube) as directed by the school nurse and healthcare plan.
• Administer G-tube feedings per physician orders and nursing delegation.
• Maintain a clean and safe feeding environment by adhering to proper hygiene practices.

Safety and Supervision:

• Provide close and continuous supervision throughout the school day.
• Monitor and ensure the client’s safety during all school routines, particularly during episodes of seizure activity.

Other Job Functions

Communication and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate daily documentation of medical care provided (ex: feeding log, seizure log, incidents).
• Communicate promptly with the school nurse and relevant staff regarding changes in the client’s condition or needs.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 25/50 lbs. or more. 
• Must be able to assume and maintain various postures, including kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, and standing, for extended periods.
• Must be able to perform or assist with physical interventions, either restraints or containments. 

Working Conditions

• Full-time in-person work required.
• Several shift opportunities: Sun-Weds days, overnight, swing shift; Weds-Sat days, overnight, swing shift.
• Travel will utilize company vehicles to transport clients to community activities. 
• Most of the work will occur on our campus in the residential cottages as well as in the greater community. 
• Casual work attire. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have at least 1-2 years of work experience in a medical field.
•  Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services/related field or equivalent experience required. 
• Must be willing to contribute to a positive home environment for children and collaborative working relationships with TCC staff. 
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends. 
• All candidates must have or qualify to obtain a current Colorado driver's license. (Must obtain a Colorado license within 30 days of employment.) 
• All positions require a 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. 
• Experience in a residential setting or with children with developmental disabilities is preferred. 
• Motivation to obtain specialized training that would enhance your daily work and professional development is preferred. 

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

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 celebrate diversity and 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.

Don’t meet all the requirements? We encourage you to still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are keen to speak to people who connect with Tennyson's Mission and Values.