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Youth Counselor Overnight shift

Holy Family Institute

  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Journey of Hope Program Youth Counselor - Overnight Program: LTFC Reports to: Shift Supervisor Hours: Full-time, non-exempt position HFI MISSION DUTIES: Holy Family Institute (HFI) is a 125-year-old Catholic organization with an impeccable history of serving children and families in the Pittsburgh Region. Support youth development and well-being by using approved behavioral models (SELF/ HART), encouraging social and independent living skills, and providing culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care.

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    IndustryOther/Not Classified
    Company Size50 to 99 employees
    Year Founded1900
    Websitehttp://www.hfi-pgh.org/

    Description

    Journey of Hope Program
    Youth Counselor - Overnight 
     
    Program: LTFC
    Reports to: Shift Supervisor
    Hours: Full-time, non-exempt position
     
    HFI MISSION DUTIES:
    Holy Family Institute (HFI) is a 125-year-old Catholic organization with an impeccable history of serving children and families in the Pittsburgh Region. We are one of Pittsburgh’s largest social service organizations operating 15 programs in three counties. We are an independent organization guided by Catholic Social Teachings and serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.           
     
    General Statement of Duties: 
    The Youth Counselor assists the Shift Supervisor in providing daily direct supervision and monitoring of children in care of the Journey of Hope LTFC program. 
     
    Key Responsibilities:
    • Promote a positive, professional environment by modeling the mission, maintaining respectful communication, and building strong relationships with youth, staff, and community partners.
    • Ensure the safety and supervision of youth at all times, including medication oversight, crisis response, and adherence to all health, safety, and emergency procedures.
    • Support youth development and well-being by using approved behavioral models (SELF/ HART), encouraging social and independent living skills, and providing culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care.
    • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment, including managing supplies, identifying hazards, securing restricted items, and following sanitation protocols.
    • Complete timely and accurate documentation and communication, including incident reports, medical updates, and coordination with staff and external providers.
    • Transport and support youth as needed, including attending appointments, following medical guidance, and ensuring compliance with safety and program policies.
    Requirements:
    • High School diploma, GED or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
    • One year working with children required; residential or human services preferred.
    • Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
    • Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
    • Ability to maintain electronic records, medical files and have basic computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Fluency in Spanish and English (read, write and speak) preferred.
    • Must have or be able to obtain Act 33/34 and FBI clearances.
    • Must be at least 21 years of age, ability to drive a car or van and have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
    • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
    • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
    • Ability to lift or push a minimum of 20 lbs by themselves or up to 50 lbs with the assistance of others.
    COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE
    Holy Family Institute and its affiliated organizations are committed to an environment that respects and values every human being and individual differences. We will invest time and resources to create an inclusive environment for all of our stakeholders. This means we will respect diversity that includes race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, education, disability, language, and sexual orientation. We also believe that we should be “Faithful
    Listeners” and embrace diversity of ideas, perspectives, and values. We believe in providing access, opportunity, fair treatment, and advancement for all people. Believing that “God is Found in Everyday Activities” we will do our best to eliminate barriers that prevent full participation in our programs and services. We believe “Loving Relationships” means that all are welcome, all are neighbors, and there are no exceptions. With this belief we aim to create an environment in which any individual or group can feel welcomed, respected, supportive, and valued.
    Holy Family Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    About Company

    Holy Family Institute provides help, healing, hope and support to children and families in western Pennsylvania. From alternative learning environments and career training, to families in need of support and counseling – including help with addiction, alcoholism and other debilitating problems – Holy Family is here. In 2014 alone, more than 27,000 families and children were able to improve their lives with the help of our donors and volunteers.

    The families we serve often have experienced significant trauma in their lives and need caring and support in order to heal. For this reason, Holy Family maintains a trauma-sensitive culture by utilizing The Sanctuary Model throughout our programs and services. Sanctuary gives a common language to our leadership, staff and clients so we can create an environment that is safe so that healing can occur.

    In order to accomplish our mission to serve children and families and crisis, we work to generate funding for our programs and collaborate with community leaders and organizations to tap the best resources available to serve them. We provide care within the community to ensure that families have all the tools they need to thrive, with easier access to the resources they need to establish personal responsibility and stability.

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