Employment

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Full-Time Opportunities

Denver Children’s Home

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:	General Therapist	DEPARTMENT:	Residential
REPORTS TO:	Residential Program Director	DATE:	September 2009
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt		REVISION DATE:	September 2009

SUMMARY

The primary function of the General Therapist is to provide family, individual, and/or group psychotherapy to children and their families in either the Day Treatment or Residential Programs, with occasional services offered to Outreach and Intensive In Home. The General Therapist will to assist the Day Treatment or Residential staff and teachers, and other involved agencies, with providing the services needed to allow the child to be successful. The General Therapist will be expected to become a contributing team member to all teams to which he/she is assigned, and will provide therapeutic guidance regarding the treatment of their clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Have the knowledge and the ability to understand and implement Denver Children's Home’s (DCH) policies and procedures.

· Provide appropriate individual, family and/or group therapy to clients assigned to him/her by the Day Treatment/Residential Program Directors.

· Work with the treatment team to design an approach that is sensitive to the client’s needs and is appropriate to the client’s chronological, developmental, and educational abilities, and will develop and implement appropriate treatment plans.

· Serve as the primary contact person between DCH and the client’s guardian and all members of the client’s caseload (i.e. caseworker, PO, GAL).

· Be responsiblefor scheduling and attending all relevant appointments, including monthly staffings, medication evaluations, IEPs and recommitment meetings where appropriate.

· Be responsible for the development/continuation of a collaborative relationship with treatment teams and other DCH departments and staff.

· Complete all required paperwork (i.e. contact logs, case notes, treatment plans, monthly reports, CIRs, (and other reports and/or assessments as required), and adhere to all required deadlines.

· Develop, maintain and terminate therapeutic relationships with clients as is appropriate to their success during their time at DCH and after they leave.

· Attend all agency required initial and refresher trainings, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), First Aid/CPR, and other trainings as identified.

· Attend all agency required meetings, including weekly team meetings, clinical meetings, in-services, and other meetings as identified.

· Have the knowledge of and an ability to implement the DCH level system, relevant therapeutic programs, and appropriate disciplinary procedures.

· Provide home-based visits, as required by county Day Treatment contracts.

· Work collaboratively with teachers to assist them with milieu/classroom behavior management for their assigned clients and serve as liaison between teachers and staff as appropriate.

· Have the knowledge of how to place a child on special status restricting their privileges and the procedures regarding the management of these students, and will implement this as needed.

· Have the knowledge of and an ability to facilitate and implement team decisions.

· Provide consistent and effective supervision of all children placed under their care.

· Demonstrate an ability to set effective limits which are consistent with plans developed during a student’s assigned treatment team, and that are consistent with the agency and program's philosophy.

· Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education and/or Experience

Must have at least two years experience working with children and/or adolescents, preferably with those with significant emotional disabilities/behavioral issues and/or trauma.
Must have family therapy experience.
Must have a minimum of a master’s degree in a mental health related field and be licensed or license eligible in the state of Colorado.

Desired Skills and Professional Attributes

Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
Willingness to take initiative and be flexible.
Possess a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Knowledge of and ability to implement conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work in a high stress environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the team, students, parents, and outside professionals.
Good time management skills.
Knowledge of and ability to implement behavior management interventions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Outlook).
Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with others.
Possessa willingness to learn and to attend relevant trainings.

· Have knowledge of and an understanding of basic individual and family therapy skills and therapeutic interventions.

· Ability to develop specific objectives for counseling interventions.

· Ability to multi-task.

Other Requirements

A valid Colorado driver’s license and a good driving record that qualifies for DCH insurance coverage.
Be able to perform the job duties described above, all of which will be necessary to meet the educational and treatment needs of the children at DCH.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

JOB TITLE:	Dinner Cook	DEPARTMENT:	Food Service
REPORTS TO:	Food Service Supervisor	DATE:	January 26, 2010
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-Exempt		REVISION DATE:	Sept. 24, 2009

SUMMARY

Follow daily routines specified by the Food Service Supervisor. Ensure meals are completed in a timely manner and food is presented in an appetizing and aesthetically pleasing manner. Prepare snacks, sack lunches and special meals including vegetarian and special diet meals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Opening

· Check activity calendar and bulletin boards for any special functions.

· Prepare all entrees for dinner according to time schedule.

· Dinner cook assists lunch cook if needed.

Dinner

· Prepare dinner.

· Check to make sure hot unit has been left on. Check to make sure pan liners are clean and filled with water.

· Set up hot table with hot food. Put out wet and dry towels on hot unit.

· Serve dinner and coordinate with assistant to ensure the quantity of food is adequate and that all clients are feed in a timely manner.

Closing

· Wash, dry and put away pans.

· Clean pots sink.

· Clean all equipment and work areas used.

· Assist in closing. Close and lock all windows.

· Check and record all temperatures on all refrigerators and freezers.

· Check fryer, oven, range and fan to make sure they are turned off.

· Turn off lights and lock doors and windows.

· Friday’s dinner cook places a new menu for the coming week on the dining room door.

· Clean cooks table opposite stove, butcher block and steamer.

· Pull meats needed for menu. If defrosting is needed, put in walk-in three (3) days before needed.

· Clean all carts used by cooks.

· Clean all stainless steel in main kitchen every other day.

· Clean ovens once a week.

· Clean can opener every day.

*Other duties as assigned.

Breaks

· 1/2 Hour break for lunch

· 1/2 Hour break for dinner

Additional Information:

· All time off should be requested at least two weeks in advance and submitted to supervisor on a leave request form.

· When calling in sick or late it is mandatory that you contact your supervisor at least one (1) hour prior to your shift start time.

*Other duties as assigned.

Breaks

· 1/2 Hour break for lunch

· 1/2 Hour break for dinner

Additional Information:

· All time off should be requested at least two weeks in advance and submitted to supervisor on a leave request form.

· When calling in sick or late it is mandatory that you contact your supervisor at least one (1) hour prior to your shift start time.

· Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 9 am-5:30 pm

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education and/or Experience

· At least two (2) years cooking experience or its equivalent in education or institutional type cooking.

· Must be physically able to be on feet throughout day (at least 8 hours).

· Must be able to read and interpret menus, recipes and food preparation instructions, as well as be able to figure portions of recipes to serve varying amounts of people.

· Be familiar with and able to operate industrial kitchen range, deep fat fryer, slier, garbage disposal, dishwasher, vegetable peeler, mixers, steam table, and all other kitchen equipment.

JOB TITLE:	Overnight Youth Treatment Counselor	DEPARTMENT:	Residential
REPORTS TO:	Overnight Treatment Supervisor	DATE:	January 26,2010
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-Exempt		REVISION DATE:	October 2, 2009

SUMMARY

The goal of thisposition is to provide for the physical and psychological needs of the residents under their care. This includes making sure the environment is safe and that all interactions with the residents are therapeutic opportunities for learning and facilitate their growth and healing.

Positions with direct care responsibilities will be filled by persons with the personal characteristics and experience to care for the residents’ appropriately. These characteristics will enable them to win the respect of residents, guide residents in development and role model to residents’ effective home management. The staff will also have a temperament to work and care for children with the special behaviors our residents present.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Knowledge of Denver Children's Home's policies and procedures and the implementation of these procedures.

· Knowledge of crisis intervention and first aid techniques.

· Knowledge of child and adolescent development and pathology and their implications in caring for the residents.

· Knowledge of what a therapeutic relationship is and the boundaries of such a relationship.

· A dedication to understanding and intervening in the resident's and their family’s dysfunctional interactional patterns in such a way that facilitates growth.

· A dedication to understanding oneself; a motivation to understand how their life experiences impact their work, and a willingness to use supervision to address such issues.

· A dedication to serve as a role model for the residents when managing conflicts that might arise as a result of your work with the residents or other staff members in the milieu.

Job Specific Responsibilities

The Overnight Relief Youth Treatment Counselor I, in conjunction with other Dorm Team members and the Overnight Team, performs various tasks which promote consistent dorm structure and maintenance.

· Works in dorms assigned by Treatment Supervisor (TS) and all assigned shifts.

· Follows through and is consistent with the Dorm Team decisions.

· Knows and approves of where residents are at all times.

· Understands and follows the Level System and Discipline Procedure.

· Calculates the clients’ contracts at night to determine the points earned for the day and the possibility of moving up, down or staying neutral on the Level System.

· Supervises and manages residents during the awake hours at bedtime and wake-ups from 6:00am-8:30am with chores, hygiene and proper cafeteria room behavior.

· Encourage positive transition from dorm to cafeteria for breakfast.

· Be familiar with food programs and food restrictions of clients.

· Supervises residents at night by making dorm rounds, room checks, and bed checks on a scheduled basis.

· Demonstrates an ability to supervise needed transports for emergencies such as hospitalization, dentist appointments, etc.

· Observes and participates, with other staff; in the supervision of Home-wide activities.

· Demonstrates an ability to set effective limits, consistent with the treatment plans, team philosophy, and Home-wide disciplinary procedure.

· Attends supervision sessions as required by the Overnight TS or assigned Relief Supervisor.

· Observes and cooperates with other staff in emergency situations.

· Implements specific behavioral objectives as established by the Team.

· Supervises and insures appropriate resident interactions.

· Develops, maintains and terminates therapeutic relationships.

· Records observations of significant behaviors on a daily and nightly basis in logs.

· Begins to recognize own feelings and reactions to resident behaviors while working to remain objective.

· Encourages residents to participate in all therapeutic activities.

· Works toward improving his/her own clinical skills through participation in bi-weekly supervisions with the Overnight TS and building wide trainings. Staff should also attend In-service, workshops and seminar as approved by their TS. Respects the confidentiality of residents and demonstrates this.

. Will receive a shift differential for Full time or Part time O/N staff only.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education and/or Experience

BA degree or if a worker exhibits an experiential background that would enable them to perform the job, considerations will be determined through an interviewing process.

Pass a physical examination.

First Aid & CPR Certification.

QMAP Certification.

Clearance of Colorado Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Colorado Bureau of Investigation security clearance.

JOB TITLE:	Daytime Youth Treatment Counselor	DEPARTMENT:	Education
REPORTS TO:	Lead Teacher/Director of Education	DATE:	January 26, 2010
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-Exempt		REVISION DATE:	August 20, 2009

SUMMARY

The Daytime Youth Treatment Counselor assists the teacher in providing a positive learning environment and experiences which stimulate children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Daytime Youth Treatment Counselor’s essential duties and responsibilities within the education department include:

· Assisting the teacher in utilizing various instructional strategies and techniques that ensure student participation in educational programming.

· Assisting the teacher in maintaining a classroom environment in a manner that is conducive to learning.

· Demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care, treatment, and services for the social/ emotional needs of children and adolescents.

· Managing challenging behaviors in the classroom/dorms/Recovery Center with the use of the de-escalation strategies as identified in the students’ BSP, treatment plan, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.

· Ensuring the supervision and behavioral management of students/residents assigned to his/her care and the development of an atmosphere conducive to learning.

· Being a positive, contributing team member to all teams to which the Daytime Youth Treatment Counselor is assigned.

Non School Time:

· Assisting in planning and coordination of activities scheduled for non-school weekdays.

· Following through on responsibilities outlined under behavior management and counseling.

· Ensuring communication of the behavior exhibited by residents assigned to the YTC’s care to all other staff that will assume responsibility for the care of the resident.

· Documenting significant incidents and reporting of these incidents for the Day Shift Treatment Supervisor.

· Following through on plans developed in residential team and/or documented in the treatment plan.

· Assist with Transport of clients.

· Performing other duties as required and assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education and/or Experience

Daytime Youth Treatment Counselor must possess specific skills and knowledge in reading, writing, mathematics and instruction to be considered qualified to assist in instruction.

Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent (e.g., the GED); AND
Demonstrate subject matter competency by:
1. Earning an Associate’s (or higher) degree; OR
2. Completing at least two years (48 credit hours) of study at an institution of higher education; OR
3. Passing a formal state or local assessment measuring one’s knowledge of and ability to assist classroom teachers in reading, writing and mathematics.
Possess current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Possess a valid driver’s license and meet DCH minimum transport qualifications.
Demonstrate the necessary skills to pass and utilize Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).

JOB TITLE:	Daytime Treatment Supervisor	DEPARTMENT:	Day Treatment
REPORTS TO:	Director of Day Treatment	DATE:	January 26, 2010
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt		REVISION DATE:	January 2010

SUMMARY

The primary goals of this position are as follows: To create a safe and secure environment in the Recovery Center, which strives to make interactions between staff and students an opportunity for therapeutic growth. To apply effective behavioral management techniques and crisis intervention approaches which help to deescalate residents in crisis and return them to daytime milieu or classroom.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitates/Supervises Recovery Center during daytime hours
- Oversees and engages in crisis intervention and therapeutic interventions with students in distress or crisis
- Assists in the creation of positive and effective behavioral management interventions consistent with treatment plans
- Conducts safety evaluations with students when needed
- Consults with staff regarding programs for students
- Provides support to staff in using lower level interventions
Oversees all aspects of transportation
- Schedules transportation for morning/evenings (to/from school)
- Schedules transportation for residential clients (i.e. court)
Provides administrative support including:
- Completes timely and efficient documentation in record keeping system
- Supervises and completes annual performance evaluations, signs off on time cards for assigned day treatment Youth Treatment Counselors
- Works in conjunction with the education department in regard to the school suspension procedures
- Attends Treatment Team Meetings and Recommitment Meetings for clients as needed
- Attends all required meetings including Treatment Supervisor, Management and monthly Daytime Team Meetings
- Oversees that all Critical Incident Report/Internal Incident Report procedures are followed during the daytime shift
- Works in conjunction with Director of Day Treatment and Director of Education in the hiring of daytime Youth Treatment Counselors and utilization of Relief Staff
Communication and Collaboration
- Engages in clear and collaborative communication with members of other teams who are involved with the students
- Serves as liaison and bridges communication between daytime and evening staff
- Participates in milieu management during regular school and summer program (i.e. transitions, special activities)
- Consults with and provides feedback to all daytime staff and relief staff as needed
Training
- Provides training for Youth Treatment Counselors and relief staff as needed
- Trains staff on transport policies/procedures
- Collaborates with Treatment Supervisor group about daytime needs
Scheduling of staff
- Coordinates coverage needs with the scheduling managers
Other duties assigned as needed for the management and overall success of the academic and treatment programs at the Bansbach Academy and Denver Children's Home

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required Skills

Strong crisis management and therapeutic intervention skills for students who may be in distress or crisis
Creative and resourceful in developing behavioral interventions with students
Counseling and assessment skills that demonstrate knowledge of adolescent development and pathology and rationale for therapeutic interventions
Strong ability to multi task, problem solve, and make timely decisions
Good attention to detail as well as ability to focus on bigger picture
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team and engage in positive conflict resolution
Ability to evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of services delivered
Cultural awareness and sensitivity
Ability to communicate effectively with the team, students, their parents, and outside professionals
Strong interpersonal skills to support and supervise staff
Knowledge of and adherence to all DCH Policies and Procedures

Education and/or Experience

Must possess a BA in Psychology or related field and/or equivalent experience
2 years minimum experience working with students with significant emotional disabilities
Must possess the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to appropriately implement behavior management interventions
Supervisory experience preferred

Other Requirements

· Valid Colorado Driver’s license

· Good driving record that qualifies for DCH insurance coverage

· Pass the agency’s driver certification

· Will possess the professional skills described above

· Must be able to perform the job duties described above, all of which will be necessary to meet the educational and treatment needs of the children in the daytime program

· QMAP trained or able to successfully complete QMAP training

· TCI trained or able to successfully complete TCI training

· First Aid and CPR trained or able to successfully complete first aid and CPT training

SCHEDULE

Year-round position
Position accrues P&M time, and Vacation time

Denver Children’s Home

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:	General Therapist	DEPARTMENT:	Residential
REPORTS TO:	Residential Program Director	DATE:	September 2009
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt		REVISION DATE:	September 2009