Relief Residential Counselor

Huckleberry Youth Programs•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Huckleberry Youth Programs (HYP) is a critical provider of essential safety net services for high-needs youth and their families in San Francisco and Marin County. For over 50 years, HYP has developed and maintained prevention programs that promote the health and leadership of youth, and, as a result, divert youth from violence, crime and gang involvement, as well as other harmful behaviors, including running away, drug/alcohol abuse, risky sexual activities, and involvement in the juvenile justice system. The agency employs 75 staff members, and operates on a $9 million annual budget.

Requirements

Experienced (minimum one year) in working with adolescents in a residential setting and providing crisis services to youth and their families, strongly preferred
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and awake overnights required
TB and health clearance
Valid first aid certificate
Valid CA driver’s license & clear DMV record
Fully vaccinated for COVID 19
2 years driving experience
Must pass DOJ/FBI background check. Due to our requirements with licensing, candidates with backgrounds including items on this non-exemptible crimes list will not be eligible for exemption at this time.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish, Mandarin or Cantonese at a professional capacity strongly preferred, $1.75/hour bilingual stipend provided

Responsibilities

Direct supervision of the youth in the shelter, on outings in community, and during meetings and/or appointments in the community
Conducting Intake assessments with youth, including interviewing parents, guardians, and/or other involved adults
Crisis counseling for drop-in clients and families, housed clients and crisis phone clients
Phone coverage, including answering and responding to incoming crisis, business, informational and referral calls
Assist with case management: including referrals, collaboration with community partners, collaboration with House therapist and/or interns, research of potential services for clients and families
Facilitate in-house groups and recreational activities
Supervise clients in the daily schedule: including chores, educational time, recreational time, and mealtimes
Supervise evening activities: including group time, homework time, mealtime, phone time, free time, and bedtime prep
Supervise clients during morning activities: including wake up, school departure, and meal preparation
Supervise clients on awake overnight shift: including regular bed checks and possible intakes
Follow through with boundary setting and consequences
Conduct “check-ins” with housed clients
Assure that house rules and procedures are maintained at all times
Follow all CCL regulations, including those pertaining to medication distribution, meal preparation, and chemical storage
Knowledge of safety and emergency procedures as outlined in agency emergency procedures manual and program manual
Maintaining a clean and safe facility: including some light cleaning and organizing of workspaces
During awake overnight shift, complete the overnight checklist to ensure facility is prepared for next day
Coordinating the arrangements for repairs and maintenance as instructed by the Program Director
Participate in daily client and weekly client reviews, weekly staff meetings, weekly supervision with Manager, and other agency related meetings as directed by the Program Director
Provide emergency coverage, when necessary
Perform other duties related to this position, as directed by the Program Director