A Residential Youth Counselor works closely with children and adolescents facing developmental issues and behavioral problems. A well-written Residential Youth Counselor Resume mentions the following core duties – supervising and designing programs to support social interaction, working one on one with students through therapeutic measures; conducting orientation programs of new patients and helping them in achieving objectives of a treatment plan, coaching the residents, monitoring the behavior and endorsing well-being of residents, comparing progress against compliance standards and assuring quality improvement of services, and supporting in various tasks and group events and administering medications.
Employers want the following skills from applicants – deep knowledge of administrative tasks, physical and emotional requirements of youth; knowledge of rehabilitation plans, immense ability to supervise adolescents for program activities; and the ability to help and support in routine activities to participants. In order to qualify for this position, one must hold a bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology.
Objective : As a Residential Youth Counselor, responsible for maintaining vigilant supervision and nurturing children through one-on-one communication and care, Facilitating structured programs such as games and outdoor/indoor recreation.
Skills : Management (10+ years), Leadership.
Description :
Provided safety and support of client's emotional and social support.
Transported client's to doctor visit, support group meetings and document all relevant information.
Facilitated group huddles with clients and staff on daily basis.
Prepared and served family style meals and help clients improve or learn new housekeeping knowledge and skills.
Planned, organized, and coordinated work projects, recreation, and leisure activities for juvenile detainees.
Entered pertinent narrative and statistical information into computer programs.
Observed juvenile detainees during showers in order to ensure hygiene and security; supervises juveniles in performing laundry duties.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Masters Of Science
Residential Youth Counselor Resume
Objective : To continue my passionate lifelong journey of leadership, learning and customer service by obtaining a rewarding career that I can utilize my skills at.
Skills : Customer Service, Customer Service.
Description :
Assisted residents with transitional living, and counsel youth with various task and needs.
Developed, implemented and integrated modules for youth support groups.
Taught hygiene practices and good interpersonal relationships.
Enforced rules, apply discipline within prescribed limits, and perform essential administrative duties.
Ensured juveniles complete activities within allotted timeframes Observes and writes reports on the attitude, behavior, and adjustment of juvenile detainees; calculates intervals at which suicidal juveniles should be observed.
Physically restrained assaultive juveniles.
Secured and transported detained juveniles.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelors Of Arts
Residential Youth Counselor Resume
Objective : Residential Youth Counselor with 3+ years of experience in ensuring that the youth under your care are adequately clothed and fed and that the cottage or living unit in which they live is kept clean and orderly in accordance with agency standards.
Skills : MS Office, Counseling Skills.
Description :
Directly supervised up to 6 kids at a time.
Mainly worked with are either sexually maladaptive, intellectually disabled, or have been abused in their lifetime.
Assisted them in their daily routines and also come up with new programming for their daily schedual.
Developed a rewards and consequences system that is now in place at the cottage that I work in.
Achieved this through effective communication and a positive can do attitude.
Used Motivational Interviewing techniques to assess client behavioral and psychosocial needs Focused on Strengths Based Practices for developing .
Received and released juveniles; may make intake and release decisions.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Residential Youth Counselor Resume
Objective : A challenging career in dealing with Youth. Professional background also in Behaviorism, Crisis Intervention, Peer Counseling, and Juvenile Services, Specializing experience in the evaluative analysis of adolescent behaviors and mental health trends, and also Specializing experience in providing structured therapeutic treatment activities and directives to foster improved health and wellness of adolescents.
Skills : First Aid Certified, CPR Certified, Safe Crisis Management Trained.
Description :
Responsible for providing a safe, comfortable teaching environment to the youth.
Assisted youth in the treatment programs, including residential activities.
Monitored youth during meals, while they do their chores and homework, during free time and bedtime.
Maintained accurate records and attend training and staff meetings as required.
Practiced SCM (Safe Crisis Management) when needed.
Included de-escalation skills and physically intervening when necessary.
Provided CPR and first aid when needed.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Residential Youth Counselor Resume
Summary : As a Residential Youth Counselor, responsible for attending all briefings, treatment conferences, and other pertinent conferences related to children in care,Completing daily logs and/or incident reports during the shift, and also Communicating via logs of important events that have occurred during the shift.
Skills : Drums, Guitar, Piano, Computers.
Description :
Provided life skills and social skills training.
Effectively utilized verbal de-escalation skills.
Implemented rules and routines to provide safety and structures for activities of daily living.
Applied appropriate emergency and crisis intervention principles and techniques.
Supervised youth residents and ensured their safety.
Mentored youth for transitions and community interactions, by developing a trust-based, productive relationship.
Promoted respect, independence, and appropriate humor.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
MS
Residential Youth Counselor Resume
Objective : Excels at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment within time and budget constraints. Excellent telephone, computer, and customer service skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Over three (3) years of Supervisory experience in planning, budgeting, and educational development. Working knowledge of Florida State Statutes and procedures Over three (3) years experience conducting psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, individual and group counseling. Certified in Protective Action Response (PAR).
Supervised and facilitated various recreational and educational program activities.
Counseled residents regarding abuse, substance use, and educational impairments.
Implemented an after-school program for music.
Conducted psychosocial assessments, initiated treatment plans, and determine discharge options.
Encouraged care and treatment plans through group and individual counseling sessions.
Correlated care and planning with other staff and outside agencies to influence optimal health.
Monitored and maintained written reports regarding client behaviors, activities, and concerns.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelor Of Science
Residential Youth Counselor Resume
Headline : To obtain a rewarding career working with adults with mental retardation, to make a difference in a person's life. The opportunity to work with at-risk youth to be a role model, and hope to change lives one at a time.
Skills : Microsoft Office proficiency, Administrative work, Customer service.
Description :
Assisted Residents with Independent living skills.
Assisted youth with homework, and group sessions.
Interacted with the residents on a daily basis.
Transported residents to court appointments, doctor appointments, counseling appointments, and home visits.
Intervened in a crisis situation.
Taken residents on outings in the community.
Administered medications.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor In Criminal Justice
Residential Youth Counselor Resume
Headline : Residential Youth Counselor is an integral part of the therapeutic team, working with youth in a residential setting. This person has a deep knowledge of the behavioral health system, and is responsible for assisting the therapists in their work with youth.
Skills : Case Management, Microsoft Office.
Description :
Provided counseling and supervision to female and male residents ages 13 to 21 years old in the foster care system, as well as juveniles convicted of violent crimes.
Tutored residents in all academic subject areas.
Responsible for managing allowance, food cards, and amenities.
Responsible for preparing and cooking meals for all residents.
Managed resident charts and medication logs, wrote progress notes, made behavioral referrals and acted as a liaison for parents, teachers, probation officers, guardians ad litem, and public defenders.
Facilitated parent visits, and attended teacher conferences, probation meetings, and school events.
Translated documents and discussed resident progress with Spanish-speaking parents and guardians.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Residential Youth Counselor Resume
Headline : As a Residential Youth Counselor, responsible for Documenting required messages and completing daily reports, Ensuring safety standards and infection control policies are followed, and also Assisting in keeping the unit clean and orderly. Bag and launder when necessary.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Typing 50 Wpm.
Description :
Influenced behavior modification and positive reinforcements through conflict resolution.
Supervised visits between parents and juveniles; supervised juveniles who are on probation and living at home.
Provided routine non-acute physical care, supervised and evaluate sexual offending males ages 13 to 21 years old.
Followed program schedules, rules guidelines and ensured resident compliance as specified by facility policy.
Completed required documents as well as escorted residents to appointments outside the facility.
Communicated with staff using a handheld radio.
Supervised Foster Children Provide therapeutic support Make meals Recreational Activities Documentation.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor In Criminal Justice
Residential Youth Counselor Resume
Headline : Residential Youth Counselor is responsible for Informing the Awake Night Counselor of any concerns verbally, Providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for parents, families, and volunteers.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Case Management, Health Coaching, Customer Relationship Management.
Description :
Observed, monitored, and documented client's activities and behaviors.
Administered and documented medication to clients while observing for any side effects or changes in behavior.
Assisted in accessing medical, counseling, and community resources to youth Provide feedback concerning behavior and review progress in the program Keep clients involved and informed regarding all aspects of services and treatment planning Accurate complete and maintained documentation and administer meds as needed Accomplishments My biggest accomplishment in the position was my relationship with children.
Provided support in day treatment and milieu settings to maintain the health and safety of residents and staff.
Supervised and counseled youth in a residential setting to provide a safe and structured environment Provided support and necessary help.
Facilitated client educational classes and support groups Acquired precise documentation recording skills Assisted in client management.
Managed and counseled Youths in a monitored environment.
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