Emergency Shelter Counselor PT

Job Description

Job Description

The Center for Youth: Started BY YOUTH FOR YOUTH. We partner with youth to realize their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice.

Overview:

Our free, confidential and voluntary, 13-bed shelter serves youth, 12-17 years old, for up to 30 days. Counselors provide nonjudgmental, individualized support to help youth reunite with their families or find alternative, stable housing.

Schedule: Part Time.

• Sunday- 2:00pm-10:00pm, Monday- 7:30am-3:00pm, Friday- 7:30am-3:00pm, Saturday- 3:00pm-9:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Supervision of: wake-up, clean-up, daily chores and bedtime
• Distribution of medications and appropriate documentation
• Liaison with Intake and Emergency Shelter Support (Counseling) teams
• Individual counseling and mentoring
• After-hour response, assessment and intake of youth in need
• Development and supervision of social, cultural and recreational activities
• Crisis/conflict/prevention/intervention, response and intervention
• Maintenance of accurate and timely program records
• Maintenance of facility and grounds
• Daily meal planning and preparation

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field AND 1-2 years' experience in a residential youth program OR Equivalent

• A valid Driver's license

Skills:

• Counseling approaches and techniques
• Crisis prevention

Pay Rate: $20- $21 per hour

The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities