TREE Program Youth Treatment Counselor

Job Summary and PurposeAt Tennyson Center for Children, our core values guide everything we do. We are Joyful, finding optimism and strength even in challenges; Curious, always learning and innovating to provide the best care; Dependable, building trust through reliability; Authentic, celebrating uniqueness and creating safe, inclusive spaces; and Compassionate, deeply caring for our teammates, our clients, and the community we serve. If these values resonate with you, wed love to have you join our team and help us make a lasting impact on the lives of children across Colorado!The Youth Treatment Counselor collaborates within the framework of the educational and treatment team in the completion of instructional activities and behavior management in keeping with each child's IEP and treatment plans. The Youth Treatment Counselor individualizes academic and social emotional support for each student in the classroom. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes our company stronger.The TREE (Transition Readiness, Employment, Engagement) Programs purpose is to prepare young adults for independence in life and job skills. Daily activities may include budgeting, shopping for groceries, cooking, volunteer activities, recreational activities, public transportation, or job interviews. Essential Job Functions Appropriately implement treatment plans and IEPs as directed by the clinician and teacher.Provide clean, safe, and therapeutic learning environments by providing one on one tutoring, small group instruction, and maintenance of student engagement in academic, social emotional learning, job skills training, and off-campus life and job skills experiences.Provide a therapeutic balance of hierarchy and affiliation, always demonstrating an understanding of the emotional needs of the youth.Implement TCC procedures for behavior management (both verbal and non-verbal) and physical management, balancing students needs for structure, nurturing, learning and recreation.Assist with classroom management strategies implemented with the collaboration of the TREE clinical and education staff.Ensure positive behavior supports are being implemented on campus and off campus.Physical Requirements Must be able to successfully complete a pre-hire physical.Implement behavioral interventions as needed.Working Conditions In person on campus work/school and treatment environment Minimum Qualifications B.A. degree in Human Services/related field or equivalent experience requiredExperience in an educational setting with special needs children K-12 preferredAll candidates must have or qualify to obtain a current Colorado drivers license (Must obtain license within 30 days of employment)All positions require criminal CBI background check, FBI fingerprint check, State of CO child abuse check, DMV driving record check, pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical, academic credential verification, and reference check Benefits For employees working 30 or more hours per week: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance optionsGenerous Paid Time Off13 paid holidaysPaid Mental Health days to regroup & rechargeRetirement Plan with a match up to 4% of your annual salaryPet, Legal & Identity Theft insurance optionsHSA & FSA options Accident, Critical Illness, Disability & Hospital Indemnity insurance optionsCompany paid Life Insurance & AD&D with options to purchase additional coverage Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral BonusProfessional Development AssistanceSome positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to

Created: 2026-03-07