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The Center for Youth Services, Inc.

Emergency Shelter Counselor - Part-Time

The Center for Youth Services, Inc., Rochester, New York, United States

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Schedule:

Part time, Sunday: 2pm-9:30pm, Monday: 8am-4pm, Tuesday: OFF, Wednesday: OFF*, Thursday: OFF. Friday: 7:30am-3pm. Saturday: 3pm-9:30pm. Additionally, attend group supervisions on Wednesdays from noon-1pm when possible.

Pay Rate:

$19- $21 per hour

Overview 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field AND 1‑2 years of experience in residential youth program OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid driver’s license

Driving record that is approved by agency insurance provider.

The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.

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