Emergency Shelter Counselor

Center for Youth Services • City of Rochester, NY

1d • $19 - $21

About The Position

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 2pm-9:30pm, Monday 8am-4pm, Friday 7:30am-3pm, Saturday 3pm-9:30pm When possible, attend group supervisions on Wednesdays from noon-1pm.

Requirements

• 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
• Counseling approaches and techniques
• Crisis prevention

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level