Emergency Shelter Counselor
About The Position
The Center for Youth operates a free, confidential, and voluntary 13-bed shelter for youth ages 12–17, with stays of up to 30 days. Emergency Shelter Counselors provide nonjudgmental, individualized support to help youth reunite with their families or find alternative stable housing. The position is full-time and offers two possible schedules: Shift 1 is Sunday 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Tuesday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., Wednesday 12 p.m.–10 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Shift 2 is Sunday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., Monday 3 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Tuesday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., Wednesday 12 p.m.–10 p.m., and Thursday 3 p.m.–10 p.m. Pay is $20–$21 per hour.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field and 1–2 years of experience in a residential youth program, or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license.
- Skills in counseling approaches and techniques.
- Skills in crisis prevention.
Responsibilities
- Supervise wake-up, clean-up, daily chores, and bedtime.
- Distribute medications and complete appropriate documentation.
- Act as a liaison with the Intake and Emergency Shelter Support (Counseling) teams.
- Provide individual counseling and mentoring.
- Respond after hours, assess youth in need, and conduct intake.
- Develop and supervise social, cultural, and recreational activities.
- Support crisis and conflict prevention and intervention, including response and intervention.
- Maintain accurate and timely program records.
- Maintain the facility and grounds.
- Plan and prepare daily meals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
