Sequel Youth and Family Services

840 Direct Care Staff - Direct Care Staff Worker

Sequel Youth and Family Services  •  Goddard, MD (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

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
Sequel Youth and Family Services

About Sequel Youth and Family Services

Founded in 1999, Sequel Youth & Family Services is a leading national behavioral health organization that develops and operates a broad continuum of treatment programs for children, adolescents, adults, and families with severe behavioral health, emotional, and physical challenges. Our diverse client population struggling with severe behavioral, addiction, psychiatric, emotional, or conduct disorders, as well as autism and other comorbidities.

The Sequel Network is comprised of 39 programs in 20 states and serves the behavioral health journey over the client lifetime ranging from Autism spectrum disorder services to residential treatment services for behavioral health, child welfare, and juvenile justice clients. These programs and services are offered in a variety of different types of facilities including out in the community or in clinics, therapeutic day schools, therapeutic boarding schools, secure and staff-secure residential facilities, or PRTF’s (psychiatric residential treatment facilities).

We are passionate about what we do and delight in providing the individuals we are privileged to serve with excellent programs that instill permanent, positive change and propel them toward their best and full potential.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Addison, Texas
Year Founded
1999
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