Emergency Shelter Counselor

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: Full time.

• SHIFT 1: Sunday 8am-3pm, Monday 8am-3pm, Tuesday 2pm-10pm, Wednesday12pm -10pm, Saturday 8am-3pm

• SHIFT 2: Sunday 2pm-10pm, Monday 3pm-9:30pm, Tuesday 2pm-10pm, Wednesday 12-10pm, Thursday 3pm-10pm

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 *