Relief Counselor

Center for Youth Services•City of Rochester, NY

1d•$17

About The Position

The Chrysalis House Relief Counselor will monitor and provide support for residents in the event the On-Site Support Staff and/or Skill builders are unavailable for personal emergencies or scheduled vacation. Overnight Relief Counselors will remain awake from 10pm-12am to help support residents during bedtime hours. Once the residents are asleep and their shift responsibilities are completed, they may go to sleep in the private space provided. The Counselor will be expected to wake up at 6am to assist youth until 8am when their shift is over.

Requirements

Adhere to ethical conduct
Demonstrate professionalism i.e., timely, dependable, responsible, flexible
Be non-judgmental and respectful
Model principles of inclusion and tolerance
Be youth centered and positive
Be youth friendly
Establish effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers
Have strong literacy skills (i.e., reading, writing, comprehension)
Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Apply best-practices and evaluation methods
Effectively promote knowledge and skill development and positive behaviors
Provide leadership and/or work independently as requested
A minimum of an Associate's Degree in human services, education or a related field AND 1-year experience OR an equivalent combination of education, employment and life experience.
Authorization for the agency to obtain driving record information
Proof of a satisfactory physical exam within the last 12 months including a PPD and annually thereafter. (Applies to RHY staff only.)
A valid driver's license
Regular access to a motor vehicle
Automobile insurance at the level of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident Bodily Injury and $50,000 Property Damage
Access to a telephone
Candidates must be able to be autonomously mobile in order to provide the required services
Microsoft Office- Intermediate
Internet Explorer- Intermediate

Responsibilities

Perform client checks (health and safety) and curfew checks as needed
Set house alarm system by designated time as needed
Provide guidance and support with inter-personal issues as they arise between residents
Monitor resident's adherence to program rules and expectations
Provide participants with access to the house and their bedrooms in the event of lock-outs
Respond to resident emergencies at Chrysalis House as indicated by program procedures and alert Agency On-Call Supervisor when appropriate
Possess sound judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
Is youth positive, friendly, engaging and can foster a sense of trust
Maintain clear professional boundaries
Maintain accurate and up to date records on bedroom/curfew checks and incidents