Youth Counselor

 

Do you enjoy hiking, canoeing, and living outdoors?

Do you want a comfortable and supportive work environment?

Do you want to lead a group of adolescents to personal victory and success?

 

If you answered “yes� to any of these questions then Three Springs, Inc. may have the perfect job for you!!!!

 

Youth Counselor

 

Company Overview
Three Springs, Inc. started in 1985, in Huntsville, AL is a haven for youth that need a place where they can feel accepted in all their struggles, challenged to grow, and nurtured in their strengths. Three Springs, Inc. has successfully helped boys and girls for the past 23 years.

Paint Rock Valley is located in beautiful northern Alabama and is surrounded by mountains and a flowing river. The natural setting provides an environment in which the boys and girls can focus on themselves and their families. For the staff, it provides a peaceful environment in which treatment can be provided.

The Paint Rock Valley Outdoor Therapeutic Program offers three distinctive programs for adolescents.  The PRV long term program for Girls and boys on separate parts of the property are built around the concept of an intensive group process that leads to an in-depth exploration of the child’s individual issues and to a growth in personal development.

The Paint Rock Valley Choices program is a short-term program working with adolescents from Alabama. These adolescents are court ordered to be at the program. The acronym stands for:  Children Having Opportunities to Internalize Change in an Environmental Setting. The CHOICES program mirrors the group therapy model with the residents learning that “your actions affect me, and my actions affect youâ€�.  

Job Duties

·  The Outdoor Youth Counselor is part of a team of three that is responsible for providing guidance, group structure and therapeutic experiences that assist the emotional development of a group of 10-12 students with behavioral, emotional, or substance abuse issues.

·  The Outdoor Youth Counselor observes, documents, and provides approved treatment interventions for assigned residents.

·  The Outdoor Youth Counselor also facilitates each student's development through therapeutic activities such as challenge courses as well as hiking and canoeing trips in the spring through the fall.

·  The Outdoor Youth Counselor serves as a role model and helps students form honest relationships, develop positive self-worth, and work together toward common goals.

·  This Outdoor Youth Counselor position has heavy resident contact with time spent in group therapy, academic/vocational classes, leisure/recreational experiences along with other activities of daily living.

·  This is a 3 day on residential position with 72 hours off each shift.

Job Requirements

·  Must have a Bachelors Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a closely-related field from an accredited college or university. Those who will be graduating with a Bachelors Degree within the next 3 to 4 months are encouraged to apply and will be considered.



·  Must be able to lead others, develop therapeutic interactions, and document observations in support of treatment goals/objectives.



·  Must have a valid driver’s license.



·  Must be physically able to hike and paddle.



·  Must have good communication skills.



·  Must possess a willingness to grow.

Preferred Skills

·  Preference will be given to candidates with specific experience working in a 24/7 therapeutic environment with adolescents with behavioral, emotional, or substance abuse needs.



·  CPR certification is desirable.

Benefits Package

·  Free Room/Board for 3 days on duty.

·  Full medical and dental benefits.

·  401K after one year.

·  First Aid/CPR training.

·  6 paid holidays.

·  15 days personal leave accrual.

·  Quarterly performance bonus.

·  Career advancement opportunities.

·  Many more benefits included.



 

 

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