For many children, the most important role models are their parents and caregivers. Do you have a passion and ability to inspire our at risk youth? If so, we are looking for you!

PART-TIME (with potential of working full-time) DIRECT CARE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR at our SHELTER CARE GROUP HOME, WILLMAR, MN

Job Activities: It begins by being a member of one of our self-managed teams. Teams are a core part of our GMFS culture. Our teams meet on a regular basis and they will provide you with the support you need to counsel at-risk children and their families. Your services will be at a nice, welcoming group home in Willmar. As a Mental Health Counselor, you will be providing one on one services to our children. Many of our children have gone through difficult situations and can be resistant in the beginning of their stay, but almost all of them look forward to building connections with our staff, Other activities will include case staffings in a team environment, training's and connecting with some of the other people/agencies (customers) in a human service system that we work in. We encourage people to be active in the community. Documentation of your services is very important. However GMFS uses an advance electronic record system that make this part of the job go very well.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Requirements: High School Diploma; Must be 21 years or older to apply. Starting wage is $18/per hour depending on education and/or experience with a possibility of a .50 cent increase at your 6 month anniversary. Schedule will include primarily evenings and every other weekend.

Experience: Demonstrated ability to work with children and families experiencing mental health issues in a direct care/counseling role. Primary duties include supervision and support services to our Shelter Care children, skill building services and supervision/structure to children while they are place in our group home. If you are a team player with a passion to help at-risk youth aged 9-17, we are looking for you!

Skills & Knowledge: Familiar with a variety of counseling techniques and theories to aid in the care and treatment of individuals with mental health needs such as: behavior modifications for children, child development education, communication, decision-making skills, anger management, social skills, leisure, self-esteem and basic home budgeting.

GMFS has a competitive compensation and benefits package for fulltime including health insurance, paid leave time, 403b retirement plan with match after one year, employer paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, long term disability, short term disability, vision, dental, wellness program, NICE Healthcare, EAP and paid parental leave. Part-time: Nice Healthcare, 403b retirement plan with prorated match after one year and EAP.

GMFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.