Runaway Homeless Youth Specialist - Overnight

The Children's Village • Valhalla, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Runaway Homeless Youth Specialist will provide day to day direct supervision of youth in the Sanctuary. They will be responsible to complete all necessary paperwork and work as a team member to provide excellent services to the youth and families that utilize The Sanctuary.

Requirements

• Minimum: academic record of a high school diploma or equivalent; some college education preferred.
• A genuine respect for and interest in children and their families of diverse racial and ethnic identity; an ability to form a therapeutic relationship with children and their families.
• Ability to put into practice all techniques of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (as taught in pre-employment training) and demonstrated respect for client’s rights and safety.
• Ability to demonstrate counseling techniques.
• Ability to provide emergency hotline counseling and suicide prevention.
• Must have valid NYS driver’s license.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.

Nice To Haves

• some college education

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day direct supervision of youth in the Sanctuary
• Complete all necessary paperwork
• Work as a team member to provide excellent services to the youth and families that utilize The Sanctuary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED