Residential Counselor - Young Adult Population - weekends evening shift
About The Position
Residential Counselors are responsible for working closely with young adult (ages 18-24) clients in a congregate emergency residential shelter site, to provide life skills support to individuals who are staying at the shelter. This position also provides oversight of site operations, which includes enforcing safety measures, program rules, and expectations using a trauma-informed and client centered approach. Other responsibilities include: assisting with screening, intake activities and orientation of new clients into the shelter program; providing guidance and information to clients regarding the daily activity schedule, house rules and policies; overseeing security and safety; completing housekeeping duties; ensuring daily chores are completed, and providing emergency crisis management to individuals.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 1 year previous experience working with individuals in need of social services (preferably low income individuals) strongly preferred
- Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Excellent crisis management skills
- Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection
- Experience working with vulnerable populations
- Good attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Young Adult population experience a plus
- Bilingual skills preferred
Responsibilities
- assisting with screening, intake activities and orientation of new clients into the shelter program
- providing guidance and information to clients regarding the daily activity schedule, house rules and policies
- overseeing security and safety
- completing housekeeping duties
- ensuring daily chores are completed
- providing emergency crisis management to individuals
Benefits
- Starting Hourly Pay range: $20.59 - $21.21
- Casual work environment
- Paid sick leave
- Career advancement and professional development
- 5% contribution to your 401K retirement plan whether you participate on your own or not
- Great coworkers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action Agency
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Social Assistance
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
