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: Relief/ part-time position. Hours can include a combination of days, evenings, overnights and weekends.
Responsibilities:
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Supervision of: wake-up, clean-up, daily chores and bedtime
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Distribution of medications and appropriate documentation
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Liaison with Intake and Emergency Shelter Support (Counseling) teams
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Individual counseling and mentoring
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After-hour response, assessment and intake of youth in need
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Development and supervision of social, cultural and recreational activities
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Crisis/conflict/prevention/intervention, response and intervention
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Maintenance of accurate and timely program records
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Maintenance of facility and grounds
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Daily meal planning and preparation
Required Qualifications:
- High School Degree OR GED OR equivalent combination / 1 year human service experience preferred
- A valid driver's license
Skills:
- Counseling approaches and techniques
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Crisis prevention
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Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
Pay Rate: $17 per hour
- All Offers may be contingent on a Background check and Driving recordAutomobile insurance that meets agency insurance carrier requirements.
The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities
