Youth Counselor - Part Time

A Kid’s Place is currently recruiting for Youth Counselors. This position is responsible for the direct day-to-day care of children placed at A Kid’s Place.

Youth Counselor’s report to the Unit Supervisor. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Available Shifts: Must be available to work a minimum of 16 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks)

Sundays 3p-11p, 11p-7a

Mondays 7a-3p, 3p-11p

Tuesdays 11p-7a

Wednesdays 11p-7a

Thursdays 11p-7a

Fridays 7a-3p, 11p-7a

Saturdays 3p-11p, 11p-7a

Pay rate is $18 per hour. There is a $1 additional shift difference for overnight hours.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision of children at A Kid’s Place per staffing ratios determined by the Department of Children and Families
• Constantly monitor the safety, security, and well-being of the children, and actively intervene to avoid any safety hazards to the children
• Maintain a positive, caring, respectful demeanor towards the children at all times
• Work in a spirit of teamwork and collaboration with other Direct Care staff in the Houses to ensure a sense of stability and continuity for the children
• Maintain a good attendance record, and arrive and depart in a punctual manner at the employee’s scheduled shift
• Maintain the absolute confidentiality of all children at the facility, which includes not discussing any information regarding the children to non-employees
• Provide teaching, education and support to children in placement to ensure stability and opportunities for growth.
• Assist with and teach skills as necessary to complete activities of daily living
• Provide behavior management and interventions for children who may require it and who may display behavioral issues
• Must be available to work weekend shifts to meet program needs.
• Cover for shifts in houses as needed
• Participate in all necessary training for position in order to best serve the children in care, including First Aid, CPR, and safety training
• Attendance at internal staff meetings
• Transportation
• Other functions as needed or assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Driver's License and able to be added to the company's insurance carrier
• At least one year’s related experience preferred
• Ability to pass a criminal background and drug screening.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and children from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• The ability to work and comply with all EEOC rules collaboratively, respectfully and to accepting constructive criticism from management with dignity and respect
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to communicate in clear, effective manner both written and verbally
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Must demonstrate awareness and acceptance of cultural differences of children, staff and community contact
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook
  
  

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