YOUTH COUNSELOR FULL TIME and PART TIME OPENINGS

Kids In Crisis•Greenwich, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Kids In Crisis is Connecticut's ONLY free, round-the-clock agency providing emergency shelter, crisis counseling and community educational programs for children of all ages and families dealing with a wide range of crises, including domestic violence, mental health and family problems, substance abuse, economic difficulties and more.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, social work, or related field
Experience working with at risk youth
CPR required at hiring
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs
Ability to Stand and sit for long periods
Climbing and descending stairs
Valid drivers' license to drive agency vehicles

Nice To Haves

Bi lingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
A passion for working with children and adolescents
A true team player who enjoys collaborating with others
Creativity and flexibility, with a sense of humor and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.

Responsibilities

Transport/accompany clients to appointments and placements.
Administer medication
Implement behavior management level system
Help create and maintain a positive therapeutic resident living environment (including shopping, meal preparation, cleaning, bathing of small children, laundry and supervising resident activities)
Supervise, plan and facilitate activities including outside recreation for residents
Teaching activities of daily living (cooking, shopping, money management, etc.) to residents
Contributing to client case files
Model appropriate, positive social skills
Manage safety of shelter; implement fire and evacuation drills
Maintain call logs and other paperwork
Perform bed checks each 30 minutes at night if on night shift
Follow all KIC policies and procedures
Collaborating with a talented multidisciplinary team to find innovative solutions for engaging and working with residents
Successful completion of agency trainings including but not limited to TCI, Med Administration, Phone Training, Crisis Intervention, Sexual Assault Crisis Training
Other duties as assigned