Group Home Day Counselor at Virginia Home For Boys and Girls – Henrico, Virginia

About Group Care Services at VHBG

About the Opportunity

The Group Home Day Counselor is responsible for the treatment of up to 8 youth in a teaching-family home under the direction of the Group Home Manager. This position provides teaching, guidance and supervision
to youth to include overseeing physical care, development of acceptable habits and attitudes, positive behavioral supports, crisis intervention, assistance with the upkeep of the physical environment, helping youth achieve mastery of identified goals and objectives and the timely thorough completion of required documentation. Additionally, this position supports the day-to-day administration of the home and compliance with licensing regulations and the
policies and procedures of the agency.

Core duties and responsibilities:

· Responsible for the sight and sound supervision and engagement of youth on and off-campus

· Responsible for documenting daily activities, behaviors, contacts, and interventions.

· Responsible for providing a therapeutic, family-style treatment environment for youth according to the model and standards developed in the Teaching-Family Model.

· Responsible for professional communication with teachers, parents, caseworkers, and probation offices, etc. for the youth.

· Responsible for attending bi-weekly treatment team meetings and other meetings as assigned.

· Responsible for assisting with transportation such as youth employment, athletic events, doctor’s appointments, youth home visits, etc.

· Required to work Monday – Friday day time availability.

· Follows approved Behavior Support Plans for each child.

· Embraces agency commitment to open communication in both giving and receiving information and feedback.

Administrative duties and responsibilities:

· Provide general support to the Group Home Manager (GHM) as directed.

· Ensure day-to-day compliance with all routine GROUP HOME YOUTH COUNSELOR documentation (Daily Logs, MARs, Health Forms, etc.).

· Maintain Risk Management Binder, ensuring full compliance.

· Coordinate medical appointments/follow-up with nurse and/or GHM; set appointments as needed; ensure necessary paperwork is provided, received and filed accurately.

· Check and ensure each resident’s point sheet for the day is completed, including: resident name, date, target skills and coping skills.

· Maintain weekly program activities calendar, ensuring alignment with the house budget.

· Physical environment: ensure home is clean, appliances/fixtures in working order; temperature for water, refrigerator and HVAC working properly.

· Conduct vehicle checklist and document accordingly.

· Ensure food supplies are sufficient to meet the needs of the posted menu (coordinate with Staff Supervisor regarding shopping/budget). Food bank pick-up.

· Ensure essential emergency supplies are available, such as first aid kits, flashlights, batteries, snow shovels, ice melt (seasonal)

· Ensure general office supplies are sufficient for operation of the home.

· Take minutes during team meetings

· Ensure vehicles have adequate gas for planned outings.

Experience and Education:

High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience working with children or adolescents

OR

An Associate’s degree and 6 months experience working with children or adolescents

OR

A Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and 6 months of experience working with children or adolescents.

Administrative experience preferred.

In addition, the candidate must possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License with driving record in good standing, must be able to successfully clear background checks associated with job, and must successfully complete in-house training.

VHBG will provide you a hiring bonus of $500 on your one month anniversary and then a retention bonus of $1,500 on the first paycheck following your first year anniversary. If your employment with VHBG is ended for any reason prior to six months of employment, the first installment will be recouped in your final paycheck.

About the Culture at VHBG

VHBG's leadership team encourages employees to bring their authentic self to work, whatever that means for that employee. We do this through unbiased recruiting practices, advocating for employees to participate in our inclusion ambassador council, implementing employee feedback and offering training opportunities focused on diversity, inclusion and equity. VHBG nurtures belonging and retains a highly engaged workforce in order to achieve the best experience and outcomes for our clients.

VHBG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, age, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status as a protected veteran, disability, or other status protected under federal, state, or local law.