Transitional Day Program Counselor

The Transitional Day Program (TDP) is a drop-in center for homeless youth 18-24 years old in Boston. Youth utilizing the TDP are typically sleeping outside, staying in emergency shelters or couch surfing. The TDP offers survival services (food, showers, laundry, & clothing) as well as intensive case management and support services to help youth move beyond the streets into safe and stable housing. The TDP Counselor is responsible for overseeing the program milieu, building therapeutic rapport with youth and providing case management services.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSSupervision of the program Milieu / Drop-in,

U

tilizing

effective crisis management/intervention skills

.Administer/coordinate program

participants

basic needs and survival services; including breakfast, lunch, showers, laundry, computer games, field trips, outings, and physical exercise.Provide

and

facilitate

skills-building group activities and workshops

.Manage i

ntensive case management; including initiating referrals, as needed

.Connect

program participants

with opportunities to engage services; including education, employment, housing, mental healthcare, and substance abuse service.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSComfort and confidence working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.Enthusiastic about working with homeless transitional youth population.Ability to

identify

and execute effective problem-solving strategies. Must

possess

sound crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills.Ability to develop and

maintain

professional working relationships with residents, staff, co-workers, and supervisor.Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and cultural groups.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE2 or more years of experience working with youth ages 18-24 in one or more of the following areas: housing management, job development, community relations, substance abuse or recreational counseling.Bachelor's degree in human services, Social Work, or any related degree is required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSRequired to be able to stand,

walk

and sit.Able to routinely lift, carry and move materials weighing 25 pounds.

COMPENSATIONThe hourly rate for this role is set at $

20.00

an hourBENEFITSBridge Over Troubled Waters offers a competitive benefits package that includes

:Paid time off (sick time, vacation time, personal time) as well as 13 paid holidays

and

a birthday

holidayHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(K) with 3% matching of contributions after one year of employmentE

mployer sponsored flexible spending accounts, commuter pre-tax benefits, employer paid short-term disability, long term disability and life insuranceBridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate

on the basis of

sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability or veteran status.At Bridge Over Troubled Waters, we strive to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable

accommodations

to job applicants who may require one to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at

recruiter@bridgeotw.org

and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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