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Emergency Shelter Counselor

rochester, ny • Posted 2 weeks ago
Onsite Full Time Community and Social Service Occupations
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.
  • SHIFT 1: Sunday 8am-3pm, Monday 8am-3pm, Tuesday 2pm-10pm, Wednesday12pm -10pm, Saturday 8am-3pm
  • SHIFT 2: Sunday 2pm-10pm, Monday 3pm-9:30pm, Tuesday 2pm-10pm, Wednesday 12-10pm, Thursday 3pm-10pm
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
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 techniques
  • Crisis prevention

Pay Rate: $20- $21 per hour
The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities

Emergency Shelter Counselor in rochester at Unknown Company

This position is listed as full time and onsite.

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