Youth Treatment Counselor - All Shifts

Denver CO US

$22/hr. $26/hr.

Currently accepting applications(Open until filled)

We are seeking experiencedYouth Treatment Counselorsin ourSchoolBased (Day Treatment)andResidential programs and have several shift options available:

• Day
• MidShift/Evening
• Overnight

All shift get a new Hire Sign on Bonus: $500 after 90 days; additional $1000 after 6 months

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; andCompassionate deeply caring for our teammates our clients and the community we serve. If these values resonate with you wed love to have you join our team and help us make a lasting impact on the lives of children across Colorado!

As direct care staff in our Residential or Day Treatment Programs you work to build meaningful and healthy relationships with each child we support during their stay. YTCs provide support though clients meals Transportation daily hygiene guidance ageappropriate activities and overall adherence to milieu structure. You will also provide crisis deescalation and behavior support interventions.

During this time your meaningful commitment to their experience in the Residential or Day Treatment Programs is making it possible for TCC clients with intellectual and Development Disabilities (IDD) needs to access their community and create a meaningful and healthy relationships with their peers staff and care givers. You will work collaboratively with a group of professionals to support the clients individual needs for maximum results.

The Youth Treatment Counselor (YTC) is responsible for supporting a therapeutic residential/day treatment program that fosters youth resilience and healing informed by best practices and a deep understanding of trauma informed care.This position will be responsible for the supervision engagement and support of children in a therapeutic residential setting by providing guidance structure routine and activities that align with agency values and therapeutic treatment goals.A successful YTC will have prior experience working with children with trauma children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or a strong desire to learn not only how to support children with trauma and intellectual disabilities but a willingness to learn and implement the tenants of trauma informed care and therapeutic intervention strategies.

About Our Facility School Day Treatment:

All children deserve the right educational support to become lifelong learners and successful adults!Some children thrive in thepublic schoolsetting while othersrequire higher levels of supportand a customized educationat school.Our K12 Day Treatment school is fully accredited with a 4:1 studenttostaff ratio that integrates social emotional behavioral and academic learning.

• Assist children in working towards selfdirected treatment goals and IEP goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external treatment team on progress and barriers as displayed in the schoolbased setting.
• Provide clean safe and therapeutic learning environments by providing one on one tutoring small group instruction and maintenance of student engagement in academic and social emotional learning.
• Follows all plans and directives from the interdisciplinary team; including but not limited to the clients treatment plan IEP individualized crisis management plan and safety plan.
• Consistently implements positive behavior supports through a strengthsbased lens.
• Completes required documentation in a timely and detailed manner.
• Completes required trainings as directed by Supervisor or Manager.
• Provide basic personal care/ADL support as needed or directed by a childs treatment plan.
• Act as a mentor to the children through problem solving and role modeling.

To be considered for a particular hours please apply directly and specify which hours work best for you in the questionnaire portion of your application.

• Day
• Mid Shift/Evening
• Overnight

Requirements for all roles

• Must be able to lift 25/50 lbs. or more.
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures such as kneeling squatting crawling sitting standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to perform or assist with physical behavioral interventions.

Working Conditions

• Home like residential setting on the Tennyson Center Campus
• Facility School model Day treatment facility
• Potential for loud highenergy environment
• Community/outdoor environments for scheduled activities in varying weather conditions

Minimum Qualifications

• BA degree in a Human Services field (preferred but not required) but an equivalent combination of education and experience IS required.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience working with children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to include complex behavior support needs.
• Must be willing to contribute to a positive home environment for children and collaborative working relationships with TCC staff.
• All candidates must have or qualify to obtain a current Colorado driver license. (Must obtain 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 preemployment drug test preemployment physical academic credential verification and reference check.
• Experience in a residential setting or with children with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Motivation to obtain specialized training that would enhance your daily work and professional development preferred.
• Must be willing to complete training in physical behavior intervention strategies
• QMAP through an approved state training entity preferred but not required if applicant is willing to take training with an approved entity

To be considered for a particular hours please apply directly and specify which hours work best for you in the questionnaire portion of your application.

• Day
• Mid Shift/Evening
• Overnight

employees working 30 or more hours:

• Medical Dental Vision Insurance Options (United Healthcare Guardian for Dental VisionVSP and Voluntary options)
  • 3x the medical provider options under new plans!
  • Lower deductibles
• Health Savings Account & FSA Options
• Generous PTO 13 paid holidays
• 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 you have a bachelors degree from an accredited university and interested in becoming a special education teacher Tennyson Center covers expenses for eligible employees as we partner with Aspire Alternative Teacher Licensure Program so you can become a credentialed teacher.

EEOC

Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States in compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify 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 a culture of belonging for all employees. We 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 We appreciate your interest in Tennyson Center for Children.

Dont meet all the requirements We encourage you to apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are keen to speak to people who connect with Tennyson Mission and Values.

This position will be posted until filled. The hiring process includes a resume review a screening call and depending on the role; observation/shadowing and panel interviews could be part of the interview process.