Academic Advice, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Behavioral Intervention, Driver's License, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Management Strategy, Procedure Implementation, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Recreation, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Denver, CO
POSTED
13 days ago
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 collaborates within the framework of the educational and treatment team in the completion of instructional activities and behavior management in keeping with each child's IEP and treatment plans. The Youth Treatment Counselor individualizes academic and social emotional support for each student in the classroom. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because it’s the right thing to do but because it makes our company stronger.
Essential Job Functions
Appropriately implement treatment plans and IEPs as directed by the clinician and teacher
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
Provide a therapeutic balance of hierarchy and affiliation, always demonstrating an understanding of the emotional needs of the children
Implement TCC procedures for behavior management (both verbal and non-verbal) and physical management, balancing client’s needs for structure, nurturing, learning and recreation
Assist with classroom management strategies implemented with the collaboration of the educational, clinical, and student engagement specialists
Ensure positive behavior supports are being implemented on a milieu and individual level for all students
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 in an educational setting with special needs children K-12 preferred
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 per week:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance options
Generous Paid Time Off
13 paid holidays
Paid Mental Health days to regroup & recharge
Retirement Plan with a match up to 4% of your annual salary
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
HRServices@Tennysoncenter.org
. We appreciate your interest in Tennyson Center for Children.