Job Description
Job Description
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 3pm-9:30pm, Tuesday 2pm-10pm, Wednesday12pm -10pm, Saturday 8am-3pm
- SHIFT 2: Tuesday 2pm-9:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am-3:30pm, Thursday 2pm-9:30pm, Friday 2pm-10pm, Saturday 2pm-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: $19- $21 per hour
The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities