Center for Youth
Emergency Shelter Counselor
Center for Youth, Rochester, New York, United States,
These are relief/per diem, part-time positions. Hours can include a combination of days, evenings, overnights and weekends.
The Relief Emergency Shelter Counselor is responsible for supporting and managing a caring 24.7 youth shelter environment including: supervision of residents, one-to-one counseling, teaching independent living skills, preparing meals with residents, facilitating recreational outings, and general upkeep of the house itself. This coverage is provided in the absence of full-time staff to ensure coverage of the established staffing pattern, or as an addition to the full-time team as deemed necessary by the Shelter Managers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Supervision of residents within the daily routine
Crisis prevention, resolution and intervention
After hours crisis phone counseling, intake, assessment, and referral
Documentation of critical information in staff log and resident files
Transportation to recreation and other outings, when assigned
Attend training and supervision sessions quarterly as required by state regulations, totaling 10 hours per year
Assist with maintenance of shelter facility and grounds
Maintain a caring and cooperative environment
Maintain client confidentiality consistent with agency policy
Other duties as assigned by Assistant Manager, or requested by Shift Charge staff
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED plus one year of Human Services experience, preferably working with youth. Valid driver's license is required.
The Center for Youth provides equal employment opportunities.
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The Relief Emergency Shelter Counselor is responsible for supporting and managing a caring 24.7 youth shelter environment including: supervision of residents, one-to-one counseling, teaching independent living skills, preparing meals with residents, facilitating recreational outings, and general upkeep of the house itself. This coverage is provided in the absence of full-time staff to ensure coverage of the established staffing pattern, or as an addition to the full-time team as deemed necessary by the Shelter Managers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Supervision of residents within the daily routine
Crisis prevention, resolution and intervention
After hours crisis phone counseling, intake, assessment, and referral
Documentation of critical information in staff log and resident files
Transportation to recreation and other outings, when assigned
Attend training and supervision sessions quarterly as required by state regulations, totaling 10 hours per year
Assist with maintenance of shelter facility and grounds
Maintain a caring and cooperative environment
Maintain client confidentiality consistent with agency policy
Other duties as assigned by Assistant Manager, or requested by Shift Charge staff
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED plus one year of Human Services experience, preferably working with youth. Valid driver's license is required.
The Center for Youth provides equal employment opportunities.
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