Relief 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: Relief/ part-time position. Hours can include a combination of days, evenings, overnights and weekends.

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:

• High School Degree OR GED OR equivalent combination / *1 year human service experience preferred *

• A valid driver's license

Skills:

• Counseling approaches and techniques

• Crisis prevention

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Pay Rate: $17 per hour

*All Offers may be contingent on a Background check and Driving record & Automobile insurance that meets agency insurance carrier requirements.

• The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities *