Residential Treatment Counselor- Mercy (FT)

Pay Rate: $19.50 - $22.50 per hour (depending on experience level)

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, St. Vincent Villa is currently seeking a Residential Treatment Counselors, who will be responsible for providing treatment, care, and assistance of children in a unit of a residential behavioral healthcare treatment program serving children ages 5-13. Counselors will actively supervise and help children with all daily living activities, implement the agency CARE philosophy, approved behavioral intervention and support system and Individual Treatment Plans, recreational and educational opportunities and maintain the therapeutic structure and organization of the unit.

The Work Schedule Varies

4-Day Workweek Option

Employees work 8-hours shifts three days per week and one double shift (16-hours) each week. The shifts consist of 6:30AM - 2:30PM or 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM shifts assigned according to program needs.

5-Day Workweek Option

Employees work 8-hour shifts five days per week, the shifts consist of 6:30AM - 2:30PM or 2:00PM - 10:00PM shifts assigned according to program needs.

• TCI training within 2 months and CARE training within 3 months provided after hire.

St. Vincent’s Villa provides comprehensive residential treatment for children, ages 5-13, whose behavioral and emotional needs have not responded to community-based interventions and services.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists children in all daily living activities to ensure the physical care and emotional nurturance of the children and to ensure a safe and protected environment.
• Serves as a positive role model for children while engaging them in various activities in a manner that teaches and reinforces respect, responsibility, and age-appropriate social interactions and behaviors.
• Escorts children within and between buildings and to and from various appointments to always ensure adequate supervision of children.
• Exercises sound and therapeutic judgment to maintain the safety, order, and structure of the therapeutic milieu within the unit.
• Uses therapeutic communication with residents based on diagnosis, age, developmental level and patient's strengths and weaknesses.
• Accurately assesses behavior, affect, mood, and content of verbal and non-verbal communication and reacts accordingly, adjusting schedules, routines, and activities as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Program/Position Specific Duties

Employees working in the following program(s) or position(s) have responsibilities that are in addition to the above core duties and responsibilities. These include, but are not limited to:

RCC: starting rate is 19.50

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
• Must be at least 21 years of age

RTC I: starting rate is 20.00

• One (1) year of experience working with children or special populations.
• Responsible for purchasing clothing items and unit supplies as assigned, ensuring fiscal responsibility, proper documentation, and compliance with agency purchasing procedure.
• Driving (Agency and/or personal vehicle) is required for this position.

Driver must be at least 21 years of age, with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience, and a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence.

There can be no state issued restrictions on the licenses that would impede driver’s ability to operate the vehicle as required by the Agency, and there must not be more than three (3) points on their driving record.

RTC II: starting rate is 20.50

• Eighteen (18) months of experience working with children or special populations, or at least six (6) months of internal experience as a Residential Treatment Counselor (RTC).
• Responsible for purchasing clothing items and unit supplies as assigned, ensuring appropriate documentation and adherence to agency purchasing guidelines.
• Serves as Lead Staff when assigned, providing guidance, oversight, and support to team members to ensure safe operations and adherence to program standards.

SR RTC: starting rate is 20.50

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children or special populations.
• Responsible for purchasing clothing items and unit supplies as assigned, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with agency purchasing procedures.
• Serves as Lead Staff and Building Supervisor as needed, providing shift oversight, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting staff, and maintaining safe and effective program operations.

Certification/Licensure

• Genesis Unit Only (all positions) - RCYCP required within 6 months of employment.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Use the CARE model to influence and guide all interactions and philosophy of support for children, families, and colleagues.
• Capacity to relate to severely emotionally disabled children in a responsive, tolerant, and insightful manner.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in contacts with others including, but not limited to, teachers, families, unit staff, and therapists.
• Ability to accurately assess and document information for logs, incident reports, and Behavior Management documents.
• Demonstrate active listening skills in contacts with staff and children.
• Assess problem situations and apply the most effective yet least restrictive intervention within established therapeutic goals.
• Respond quickly and supportively with therapeutic judgment to crisis situations.
• Ability to function as member of a therapeutic treatment team.
• Ability to utilize, or willingness to learn computer systems and software, necessary to perform position functions (Basic computer, web browsing, online training, and email usage skills.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our

employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer