What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Shelter Counselor position at Center for Youth Services?
Job Description
Job Description
There are multiple shifts available - combination of days / evenings / weekends.
The Emergency Shelter team provides emergency survival-support services to homeless and runaway youth 24 hours / day, 7 days / week, year-round in a 12-bed residence for youth ages 12-17. Counselors strive to engage and establish mutually respectful, trusting relationships with the youth we serve. Clients are approached from a strength and asset-based perspective and staff form partnerships with them to help facilitate the identification of issues, concerns and needs and develop strategies to meet those needs. The ultimate goal of the team is to provide emergency care and support to RHY in a safe, respectful environment and to work with them to resolve the issues which led to their homelessness so that they can ultimately, secure and maintain a stable living environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLE OF DUTIES :
- Supervision of daily activities, such as :
Wake-Up, Clean-up, Daily Chores and Bedtime
QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field, 1-2 years of experience in residential youth program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license is required with a driving record that is approved by agency insurance provider.
The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.
