St. Anne Institute
Overnight Counselor – Shelter Program/RHY
St. Anne Institute, Albany, New York, United States,
St. Anne Institute
Job Description
TITLE:
Overnight Counselor – Shelter Program/RHY
SUPERVISOR:
Program Manager/Program Director – Shelter Program/RHY and Respite Services
HOURS PER WEEK:
20-40
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates of Human Services preferred; High School Diploma/GED required. Lived experience with Human Service/Child Welfare Systems a plus. Valid driver’s license.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to meet written, physical and life space interview testing standards as outlined by therapeutic crisis interventions curriculum.
FUNCTIONS:
To create a safe and secure environment, helping residents gain self-control and develop positive social skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement agency practices including policies, procedures, shelter routine and expectations, as directed by the Shelter Program Manager/Program Director.
Ensure a clean, safe, therapeutic and healthy environment within the shelter program.
Complete the intake/admissions process for all potential shelter residents.
Provide supervision of shelter residents, ensuring opportunities to teach and role model, during all aspects of agency programming.
Facilitate group meetings and activities, both on and off campus, including outings.
Transport youth in the authorized St. Anne Institute van to medical services or appointments to increase their sense of health, well-being and safety.
Foster appropriate adult/child relationships; maintain appropriate boundaries.
Use open, honest, effective, professional communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Use Harm-Reduction, Positive Youth Development (PYD), Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Trauma-Informed care as the philosophical foundation of interventions and strategies.
Ensure assigned paperwork is thorough and accurate.
Attend training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and use the techniques to prevent and intervene in crisis situations, which may include physical intervention when needed. Attend all other required trainings.
Attend and contribute to all scheduled meetings including monthly staff meetings, staff development meetings, in-service meetings, and other meetings as directed by the Shelter Program Manager/Program Director.
Attend community meetings with service providers, schools, homelessness coalitions or wherever the interests of RHY can be discussed.
Maintain relationships with law enforcement, health providers, churches, schools, shelters, or any other group that may provide services or referrals.
Abide by the NYS Justice Center and the SAI Codes of Conduct/Ethics.
Perform any additional responsibilities as assigned.
This position may work across all direct care programs to accommodate fluctuations in staffing.
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Job Description
TITLE:
Overnight Counselor – Shelter Program/RHY
SUPERVISOR:
Program Manager/Program Director – Shelter Program/RHY and Respite Services
HOURS PER WEEK:
20-40
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates of Human Services preferred; High School Diploma/GED required. Lived experience with Human Service/Child Welfare Systems a plus. Valid driver’s license.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to meet written, physical and life space interview testing standards as outlined by therapeutic crisis interventions curriculum.
FUNCTIONS:
To create a safe and secure environment, helping residents gain self-control and develop positive social skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement agency practices including policies, procedures, shelter routine and expectations, as directed by the Shelter Program Manager/Program Director.
Ensure a clean, safe, therapeutic and healthy environment within the shelter program.
Complete the intake/admissions process for all potential shelter residents.
Provide supervision of shelter residents, ensuring opportunities to teach and role model, during all aspects of agency programming.
Facilitate group meetings and activities, both on and off campus, including outings.
Transport youth in the authorized St. Anne Institute van to medical services or appointments to increase their sense of health, well-being and safety.
Foster appropriate adult/child relationships; maintain appropriate boundaries.
Use open, honest, effective, professional communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Use Harm-Reduction, Positive Youth Development (PYD), Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Trauma-Informed care as the philosophical foundation of interventions and strategies.
Ensure assigned paperwork is thorough and accurate.
Attend training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and use the techniques to prevent and intervene in crisis situations, which may include physical intervention when needed. Attend all other required trainings.
Attend and contribute to all scheduled meetings including monthly staff meetings, staff development meetings, in-service meetings, and other meetings as directed by the Shelter Program Manager/Program Director.
Attend community meetings with service providers, schools, homelessness coalitions or wherever the interests of RHY can be discussed.
Maintain relationships with law enforcement, health providers, churches, schools, shelters, or any other group that may provide services or referrals.
Abide by the NYS Justice Center and the SAI Codes of Conduct/Ethics.
Perform any additional responsibilities as assigned.
This position may work across all direct care programs to accommodate fluctuations in staffing.
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