Relief Emergency Shelter Counselor

Center for Youth Services • City of Rochester, NY

19h • $17

About The Position

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: Relief/ part-time position. Hours can include a combination of days, evenings, overnights and weekends.

Requirements

• High School Degree OR GED OR equivalent combination / 1 year human service experience preferred
• A valid driver's license
• Counseling approaches and techniques
• Crisis prevention
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Supervision of: 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
• Crisis/conflict/prevention/intervention, response and intervention
• Maintenance of accurate and timely program records
• Maintenance of facility and grounds
• Daily meal planning and preparation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED