The Center for Youth Services, Inc.
Emergency Shelter Counselor - Full-time
The Center for Youth Services, Inc., Rochester, New York, United States
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The Center for Youth Services, Inc. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. There Are Multiple Shifts Available As Follows
SHIFT 1:
Sunday: 8am-3pm, Monday: 3pm-9:30pm, Tuesday: 2pm-10pm, Wednesday: Noon-10pm, Thursday: OFF, Friday: OFF, Saturday: 8am-3pm
SHIFT 2 : Sunday: OFF, Monday: OFF, Tuesday: 2pm-9:30pm, Wednesday: 7:30am-3:30pm, Thursday: 2pm-9:30pm, Friday: 2pm-10pm, Saturday: 2pm-10pm
The Emergency Shelter team provides emergency survival-support services to homeless and runaway youth 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, year-round in a 12-bed residence for youth ages 12-17. Counselors strive to engage and establish mutually respectful, trusting relationships with the youth we serve. Clients are approached from a strength and asset-based perspective and staff form partnerships with them to help facilitate the identification of issues, concerns and needs and develop strategies to meet those needs. The ultimate goal of the team is to provide emergency care and support to RHY in a safe, respectful environment and to work with them to resolve the issues which led to their homelessness so that they can ultimately, secure and maintain a stable living environment.
Essential Functions And Example Of Duties
Supervision of daily activities, such as: Wake-Up, Clean-up, Daily Chores and Bedtime Distribution of medications and appropriate documentation Liaison with Intake and Emergency Shelter Support (Counseling) teams Individual counseling and mentoring After-hour response, assessment and intake of youth in need Development and supervision of social, cultural and recreational activities and outings Crisis/conflict/prevention/intervention, response and intervention Maintenance of accurate and timely program records Research, development and facilitation of age-appropriate basic life skills and independent living skills trainings Assistance with maintenance of facility and grounds Assistance with daily meal planning and preparation Promotion of positive team interactions throughout the agency Active participation in individual and group supervision Attendance at staff meetings Development and pursuit of professional development Representation of the agency on community committees, coalitions, etc., as assigned Other duties, as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field, 1-2 years of experience in residential youth program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license is required with a driving record that is approved by agency insurance provider.
The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.
Salary: $19 - $21 per hour Seniority level
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Emergency Shelter Counselor - Full-time
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The Center for Youth Services, Inc. 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Emergency Shelter Counselor - Full-time
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The Center for Youth Services, Inc. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. There Are Multiple Shifts Available As Follows
SHIFT 1:
Sunday: 8am-3pm, Monday: 3pm-9:30pm, Tuesday: 2pm-10pm, Wednesday: Noon-10pm, Thursday: OFF, Friday: OFF, Saturday: 8am-3pm
SHIFT 2 : Sunday: OFF, Monday: OFF, Tuesday: 2pm-9:30pm, Wednesday: 7:30am-3:30pm, Thursday: 2pm-9:30pm, Friday: 2pm-10pm, Saturday: 2pm-10pm
The Emergency Shelter team provides emergency survival-support services to homeless and runaway youth 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, year-round in a 12-bed residence for youth ages 12-17. Counselors strive to engage and establish mutually respectful, trusting relationships with the youth we serve. Clients are approached from a strength and asset-based perspective and staff form partnerships with them to help facilitate the identification of issues, concerns and needs and develop strategies to meet those needs. The ultimate goal of the team is to provide emergency care and support to RHY in a safe, respectful environment and to work with them to resolve the issues which led to their homelessness so that they can ultimately, secure and maintain a stable living environment.
Essential Functions And Example Of Duties
Supervision of daily activities, such as: Wake-Up, Clean-up, Daily Chores and Bedtime Distribution of medications and appropriate documentation Liaison with Intake and Emergency Shelter Support (Counseling) teams Individual counseling and mentoring After-hour response, assessment and intake of youth in need Development and supervision of social, cultural and recreational activities and outings Crisis/conflict/prevention/intervention, response and intervention Maintenance of accurate and timely program records Research, development and facilitation of age-appropriate basic life skills and independent living skills trainings Assistance with maintenance of facility and grounds Assistance with daily meal planning and preparation Promotion of positive team interactions throughout the agency Active participation in individual and group supervision Attendance at staff meetings Development and pursuit of professional development Representation of the agency on community committees, coalitions, etc., as assigned Other duties, as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field, 1-2 years of experience in residential youth program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license is required with a driving record that is approved by agency insurance provider.
The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.
Salary: $19 - $21 per hour Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Other Industries Individual and Family Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Center for Youth Services, Inc. by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Counselor” roles.
Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area $22.45-$30.31 1 month ago Hourly Addictions Counselor Assistant - John L. Norris ATC
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