RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR RUNAWAY/HOMELESS YOUTH SHELTER
SUMMARY
The Residential Counselor cares for youth housed in our Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in screening, evaluation and orientation of homeless youth.
Handle crisis phone calls and occasional walk-in crisis situations.
- Assist with housekeeping duties in youth living areas.
Ensure safe environment for fellow employees and residents.
- Discipline youths and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior.
- Escort youths to designated activities.
- Give instructions to youths regarding desirable health and personal habits.
- Input client data into computer system.
Oversee AFDC applications for client funding.
Prepare youths each morning and ensure youth are dressed, fed and ready for school or other activity.
- Plan and lead recreational activities and participate or instruct youth games.
- Provide individual and group counseling to residents.
Complete weekly and monthly program reports.
Maintain and dispense appropriate medications.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.
Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university or one to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Experience working with culturally diverse youths required. Must have possession of
current driver's license, access to a vehicle and personal automobile insurance. Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or complete within 30 days of hire).
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