Emergency Shelter Counselor

3 weeks ago


Rochester, United States Center for Youth Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

These are relief/per diem, part-time positions. Hours can include a combination of days, evenings, overnights and weekends.

The Relief Emergency Shelter Counselor is responsible for supporting and managing a caring 24.7 youth shelter environment including: supervision of residents, one-to-one counseling, teaching independent living skills, preparing meals with residents, facilitating recreational outings, and general upkeep of the house itself. This coverage is provided in the absence of full-time staff to ensure coverage of the established staffing pattern, or as an addition to the full-time team as deemed necessary by the Shelter Managers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

  • Supervision of residents within the daily routine
  • Crisis prevention, resolution and intervention
  • After hours crisis phone counseling, intake, assessment, and referral
  • Documentation of critical information in staff log and resident files
  • Transportation to recreation and other outings, when assigned
  • Attend training and supervision sessions quarterly as required by state regulations, totaling 10 hours per year
  • Assist with maintenance of shelter facility and grounds
  • Maintain a caring and cooperative environment
  • Maintain client confidentiality consistent with agency policy
  • Other duties as assigned by Assistant Manager, or requested by Shift Charge staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED plus one year of Human Services experience, preferably working with youth. Valid driver's license is required.

The Center for Youth provides equal employment opportunities.



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