Position Summary:

The Lead Counselor Technician supervises and provides daily support to assigned program participants. This position serves as a junior member of the programs leadership team and supervises designated Counselor Technicians. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions:

Supervises designated Counselor Technicians under the guidance of the Program Director or designee; Helps the Program Coordinator in the creation and establishment of work schedules for assigned Counselor Technicians; Supervises program participants under the direction of the Program Director or designee, reporting unusual changes as they occur; Facilitates mentoring, discipline, safety, and observation of participants; Utilizes approved crisis intervention techniques to assist with de-escalation of situations, ensuring program participant, staff, and visitor safety; Implements the behavioral/level system where applicable; Assists with the initial assessment and receiving of new program participants; Participates in 24/7 coverage by working a flexible schedule, properly tracking hours worked, and consistently arriving to scheduled shifts on time; Transports participants to school or medical appointments as required (if authorized); Monitors participant whereabouts to be sure they remain on WestCare property, or have appropriate paperwork needed to leave WestCare property; Assists in the implementation of recreational activities for program participants, participating where appropriate; Ensures the facility is kept clean and in working order; Ensures program participant medication is processed upon admission and given on time, in accordance with WestCare procedures; Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; Performs any other duties as assigned.