Overnight Emergency Shelter Counselor

Center for Youth Services

  • Rochester, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • $20–$21.50 Per Hour

Highlights

Counselors provide nonjudgmental, individualized support to help youth reunite with their families or find alternative, stable housing. We partner with youth to realize their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice.

Numbers & Facts

LocationRochester, NY
Salary$20–$21.50 Per Hour

Description

The Center for Youth: Started BY YOUTH FOR YOUTH. We partner with youth to realize their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice. Overview: Our free, confidential and voluntary, 13-bed shelter serves youth, 12-17 years old, for up to 30 days. Counselors provide nonjudgmental, individualized support to help youth reunite with their families or find alternative, stable housing. Schedule: Full-Time Overnight Hours: Sunday and Monday 10p-8a Wednesday 8a-6p and Thursday 10p-8aPart-Time Overnight Hours: Tuesday 10p-8a, Friday 9:30p- 7:30a and Saturday 9:30p- 7:30aResponsibilities:Supervision of: wake-up, clean-up, daily chores and bedtimeDistribution of medications and appropriate documentationLiaison with Intake and Emergency Shelter Support (Counseling) teamsIndividual counseling and mentoringAfter-hour response, assessment and intake of youth in needDevelopment and supervision of social, cultural and recreational activitiesCrisis/conflict/prevention/intervention, response and interventionMaintenance of accurate and timely program recordsMaintenance of facility and groundsDaily meal planning and preparation Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field AND 1-2 years' experience in a residential youth program OR Equivalent A valid Driver's license Skills: Counseling approaches and techniquesCrisis preventionPay Rate: $20.00- $21.50 per hour The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities

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