Residential Counselor, Lucy's Hearth
About The Position
To provide supervision of women/children in an emergency shelter setting. To maintain the safety of residents, to make sure all house rules are being followed according to the Policy & Procedures Manual. To provide an environment that promotes the physical and mental well-being of each Resident. FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! A perfect opportunity for Newport County or surrounding area residents who are looking for a flexible work schedule! The hours may include 1 to 2 shifts Monday through Friday, shifts every other weekend and/or some overnight sleep shifts. Limited holiday hours are required. Successful applicants will have good oral, written, and electronic communication skills. The perfect candidate will have experience working with women and children and/or in residential settings. To best support the program and maintain 24/7 coverage, candidates who can respond to the building within 20–30 minutes are strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in social work-related field or significant residential/childcare experience required.
- Willingness and capability to work flexible hours including evenings, nights and weekends as scheduled.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues.
- Capabilities to implement appropriate child management techniques, which may include positive modeling and instruction for parents.
- Excellent communication skills needed.
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, registration, inspection and driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with women and children and/or in residential settings.
- Candidates who can respond to the building within 20–30 minutes are strongly preferred.
- Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
- Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision of women/children in an emergency shelter setting.
- Maintain the safety of residents.
- Ensure all house rules are being followed according to the Policy & Procedures Manual.
- Provide an environment that promotes the physical and mental well-being of each Resident.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
