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Job ID: 11550840
 
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Job Title:Youth Counselor Part-Time
Work Type:Work Days: Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday, Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 35, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:$15.00 - $17.50 Hourly
Benefits:Holidays
 
Physical Required:No
Drug Testing Required:Yes
Education Required:Some College
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
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Qualifications:
Prefer a bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field and /or three years of direct service with youth. Minimally, must have two year’s of college experience.
1. Must be a positive role model to staff, youth, families and community.
2. Must be able to work as a team member and work cooperatively with county, community, and tribal programs.
3. Must have good written and oral communication skills and good organizational skills.
4. Must maintain client and agency confidentiality and abide by the Data Privacy Act.
5. Must be computer literate and capable in data entry/keyboarding
6. Must have basic cooking skills.
7. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule.
8. Must have two years of freedom from alcohol and drug dependency preceding employment with the agency. Must maintain freedom from alcohol and drug dependency for the full duration of your employment with the agency.
9. Must have reliable means of transportation and a valid driver’s license. If you use your own vehicle for your work-related transportation, must have current vehicle insurance.
10. Must successfully pass a drug and/or alcohol test.
11. Must successfully pass a Minnesota DHS Applicant Background Study, a Minn. Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Criminal Background Check via the BCA website, a National Sex Offender background check, and a sexual contact background check.

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Preferred Skills:
 
Driver's License: Class D Required
Job Description:
SUMMARY: This position will be for the Shelter. In addition, to conducting intakes and responding to any youth needs that arise, the counselor responds to youth journal entries. The counselor prepares the house and case management agenda. This position is for people that enjoy choosing which shifts and when they want to work.

All applicants wanting to apply should go to www.evergreenyfs.org and fill out and send the Evergreen application, cover letter, and resume to:
Evergreen Youth and Family Services
Attn. Human Resources Director
PO Box 662
Bemidji, MN 56619
EOE/ADA Open until filled.

DUTIES:
1. Individual and telephone counseling.
2. Provide case management.
3. Promote insight through interactive journaling.
4. Develop and maintain up-to-date client files and program records.
5. Provide transition plans, discharge processing and other documentation for clients.
6. Assist with data gathering activities as required by funding sources and the agency.
7. Provide written behavioral observations and other individual client assessments or summaries as requested by supervisor and community service providers.
8. Prepare client friendly suppers for the following evening.
9. Perform household duties related to operating a residential program.
10. Participate when possible in agency and program staff meetings, retreats and other agency related functions.
11. Work collaboratively with other community youth and family service providers.
12. Conduct activities related to compliance with federal and state laws related to mandated reporting, DHS licensing and the Data Privacy Act.
13. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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