Counselor- Crisis Residence

ST ANNE INSTITUTE•Albany, NY

1d•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Assistant Program Administrator, the counselor creates a safe and secure environment to help youth gain self-control, aid in emotion regulation and develop positive social skills.

Requirements

Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with youth
Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively
Must be able to meet written, physical and life space interview testing standards as outlined by the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) curriculum
Strong and professional communication skills both verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

BA or BS in the field of Human Services preferred
two (2) years experience working in related field my be substituted for degree
valid driver’s license preferred

Responsibilities

Implement and facilitate agency practices including policies, procedures and Crisis Residence routine including recreational activities, group meetings, meals, bedtimes and any additional program activities
Ensure a clean, safe, therapeutic and healthy environment within the Crisis Residence
Provide supervision of youth ensuring opportunities to teach and role model during all aspects of agency programming, while maintaining appropriate boundaries
Transport youth in the agency vehicle to medical services or appointments as needed to increase their sense of health, well-being and safety
Assist in the intake/admissions process for potential Crisis Residence youth as indicated
Ensure assigned paperwork is thorough and accurate
Maintain relationships with law enforcement, health providers and other outside agencies that may provide services or referrals
Attend and contribute to all scheduled meetings including weekly staff meetings, supervision, in-services and other meetings as directed by the Crisis Residence Assistant Program Administrator