Youth and Family Counselor - Relief (Winterport) Job Code:12655 Location:Winterport 04496 Department:Other FT/PT Status:Relief Per Diem Summary: Assist children who have behavioral, mental, and emotional challenges in a residential campus setting. This is an ideal position for those looking to gain experience and need flexibility in a schedule. **THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD:** • Maintain a safe and effective milieu by participating in the provision of a structured, therapeutic environment. • Ability to transport clients. • Collaborate with staff and families to achieve desired treatment outcomes. • Take direction from others; exhibit appropriate therapeutic affect and behavior; ask questions for clarification; request feedback regarding performance with clients and peers. • Be committed to the mission, vision, and values of the organization. • Work collaboratively as a member of a team with various groups of staff. **JOB REQUIREMENTS:** • Desire to work with children in need. • Clean and valid Maine driver's license. • Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply. **EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:** • High school diploma or GED with the ability to work with difficult-to-manage youth. • Capacity to develop a professional orientation to child care. • Able to relate to children with warmth and understanding, and have the ability to identify the needs and problems of children. • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other professionals on behalf of youth and their families.