Emergency Shelter Counselor PT

Center for Youth Services • Rochester, NY

2d

About The Position

The Emergency Shelter Counselor works in a free, confidential, and voluntary 13-bed shelter serving youth ages 12–17 for stays of up to 30 days. Counselors provide nonjudgmental, individualized support to help youth reunite with their families or find alternative stable housing. The position is part-time, with scheduled shifts on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The pay rate 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.
• Liaise with the Intake and Emergency Shelter Support (Counseling) teams.
• Provide individual counseling and mentoring.
• Respond after hours, assess youth, and complete intake for youth in need.
• Develop and supervise social, cultural, and recreational activities.
• Support crisis prevention and intervention, conflict prevention and intervention, and crisis response.
• Maintain accurate and timely program records.
• Maintain the facility and grounds.
• Plan and prepare daily meals.

What This Job Offers

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