840 Direct Care Staff - Direct Care Staff Worker
Goddard, Kansas, United States of America
Full Time
19 hours ago
About this role
840 Direct Care Staff- Direct Care Staff Worker
Lakeside Academy of Kansas is an Qualified Residential Treatment Program that provides programming for boys ages 13 and older and works closely with the Kansas Department of Children and Family Services. With a licensed capacity of 45 residents, Lakeside Academy of Kansas is licensed through the Kansas Department of Health Environment and serves the at-risk and/or adjudicated youth of Kansas.
A Youth Counselor provides supervision, guidance and direction to behaviorally challenged youth in an adolescent residential setting. It is the primary responsibility of the Youth Counselor to provide a physically and emotionally safe and secure environment. A Youth Counselor demonstrates competent skills that support the formation of trusting, supportive relationships with the youth under their supervision. The position also participates in the development and implementation of individualized program plans and unit programs that are designed to meet the goals of the youth served. Youth Counselors are directly responsible for implementing and following the unit schedule and providing guidance and support as the residents learn social and life skills.
Must be 21 years old
Pass background and fingerprint checks
High School Diploma or GEDs
Benefits:
Paid Time Off
Paid Holiday
Daily Pay
Health/Dental Insurance
401K
Lakeside Academy of Kansas is an Qualified Residential Treatment Program that provides programming for boys ages 13 and older and works closely with the Kansas Department of Children and Family Services. With a licensed capacity of 45 residents, Lakeside Academy of Kansas is licensed through the Kansas Department of Health Environment and serves the at-risk and/or adjudicated youth of Kansas.
A Youth Counselor provides supervision, guidance and direction to behaviorally challenged youth in an adolescent residential setting. It is the primary responsibility of the Youth Counselor to provide a physically and emotionally safe and secure environment. A Youth Counselor demonstrates competent skills that support the formation of trusting, supportive relationships with the youth under their supervision. The position also participates in the development and implementation of individualized program plans and unit programs that are designed to meet the goals of the youth served. Youth Counselors are directly responsible for implementing and following the unit schedule and providing guidance and support as the residents learn social and life skills.
Must be 21 years old
Pass background and fingerprint checks
High School Diploma or GEDs
Benefits:
Paid Time Off
Paid Holiday
Daily Pay
Health/Dental Insurance
401K