Emergency Shelter Counselor - Rochester, United States - Center for Youth Services

Description

Job Description

These are relief/per diem, part-time positions. Hours can include a combination of days, evenings, overnights and weekends.

The Relief Emergency Shelter Counselor is responsible for supporting and managing a caring 24.7 youth shelter environment including: supervision of residents, one-to-one counseling, teaching independent living skills, preparing meals with residents, facilitating recreational outings, and general upkeep of the house itself. This coverage is provided in the absence of full-time staff to ensure coverage of the established staffing pattern, or as an addition to the full-time team as deemed necessary by the Shelter Managers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Supervision of residents within the daily routine
• Crisis prevention, resolution and intervention
• After hours crisis phone counseling, intake, assessment, and referral
• Documentation of critical information in staff log and resident files
• Transportation to recreation and other outings, when assigned
• Attend training and supervision sessions quarterly as required by state regulations, totaling 10 hours per year
• Assist with maintenance of shelter facility and grounds
• Maintain a caring and cooperative environment
• Maintain client confidentiality consistent with agency policy
• Other duties as assigned by Assistant Manager, or requested by Shift Charge staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED plus one year of Human Services experience, preferably working with youth. Valid driver's license is required.

The Center for Youth provides equal employment opportunities.