The Children and Youth Services Foundation (CAYS) invites applications for:
Senior Counsellor- THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY - FRANCES BODDEN CHILDREN’S HOME GIRLS UNIT
Broad Statement of Responsibilities:
This position involves the overall supervision and day-to-day responsibility for leadership of Youth Support Workers and Team Leaders in the Girls Unit to ensure they are accountable in the performance of their duties. The Senior Counselor is directly responsible to the Manager and is supervised by the Manager.
The post holder will be required to work shifts to include weekends, nights and holidays and may be required to work between the four CAYS programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- (Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services Field such as Psychology, Youth Development, Social Work, Counselling or Criminal Justice would be an asset)
- At least 5 years’ experience working in a residential therapeutic community for youth with at least 2 years’ experience working in a leadership role e.g. social work, teaching, youth work; or at least 5 years’ experience working in such social environments.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for creating the monthly staff schedule to ensure appropriate coverage as well as daily activity schedule for children in care.
- Providing individual and group counseling to youth in a residential setting.
- Leading shifts in a residential setting for behaviorally challenged youth to include conflict resolution and implementing therapeutic treatment interventions using trauma informed counselling approach.
- Holds the Team Leaders and Youth Support Workers accountable to ensure that the health and welfare of the youth in the program are protected:
- Maintains secure and nurturing environment
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment
- Coordinates and documents weekly Home searches
- Ensures equipment and supplies are secured as per CAYS Safety Policies.
- Manages emergency and crisis situations as outlined in safety policies
- Provides ongoing coaching, training and leadership to Team Leaders and youth support workers.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Remuneration and Benefits:
Salary- CI $41,724 – $56,112 Annually
The benefit package will include a fully funded pension and comprehensive health insurance scheme.
To Apply:
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME, APPLICATION AND COVER LETTER TO:
CAYS Foundation
Attn: Manager
Frances Bodden Children’s Home
Grand Cayman KY1-1203P.O. Box 30718
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Or submit via email to: amfbgh@cays.org.ky
Deadline for receiving applications – 5pm, October 9, 2020
