Youth Worker

Project Hospitality • New York, NY

10d

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring client safety, providing direct care services and maintaining building safety during all shift hours at our 24-hour Transitional Youth Programs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required with a Bachelors Degree preferred
• Fire Guard and/or Fire Safety Coordinator certification is required within three months of hire
• Experience working in a social service field
• Ability to establish workload priorities and balance diverse projects needed
• Must have exceptional communication skills both orally and in writing regarding complex and sensitive issues or regulations

Responsibilities

• Engage and counsel clients
• Intake of new referrals
• Ensure site safety during the shift, making hourly rounds of the facility
• Provide crisis management services and report any issues to Program Director
• Make regular entries in the staff communication log and provide a summary after each shift
• Participate in weekly supervision and all team meetings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees