Part-Time Housing Youth Counselor

S    Schedule

Part-Time 3 days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday TBD

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

POSITION SUMMARY

The Residential Youth Counselor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the housing program and the direct care of residents during 8-hour shifts. Youth Counselors create and supervise a physically and psychologically safe and affirming environment for residents, helping them meet their needs and progress on their goals. Youth Counselors provide individual support and group programming, and oversee the functioning of the site. Youth Counselors must be organized, able to work and solve problems independently, and communicate effectively with supervisors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a physically and psychologically safe, clean, and secure homelike environment.
  • Complete hourly site walk-throughs to check in with residents and ensure the site is secure.
  • Complete daily chores as needed.
  • De-escalate and regularly check in on issues between residents.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, hospitable, and professional atmosphere.
• Provide individual and group support to residents as needed.
• Facilitate groups or activities.
• Complete intakes for new arriving residents.
• Prepare and supervise meals. (This is required in the Emergency Housing program.)
• Use trauma informed care practices to uphold and support program policies and ensure consistency in the delivery of services.
• Document daily services, maintain client charts, progress notes, and group notes.
  • Complete daily individual and group progress notes.
  • Communicate necessary resident updates to program supervisors and residents’ care teams (Case Manager, Therapist, Health Counselor) as needed, in a timely manner.
• Communicate with Operations,  IT, and Facilities as needed.
• Attend weekly mandatory staff meetings and training.
• Attend regular supervision, at least twice per month.