The Center for Youth Services, Inc.
Emergency Shelter Counselor - Part-Time
The Center for Youth Services, Inc., Rochester, New York, United States
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.
Part-time hours are: Sunday: 2pm-9:30pm, Monday: 8am-4pm, Tuesday: OFF, Wednesday: OFF*, Thursday: OFF, Friday: 7:30am-3pm, Saturday: 3pm-9:30pm
When possible, attend group supervisions on Wednesdays from noon-1pm.
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
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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
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