Relief Counselor

OVERVIEW : The Chrysalis House Relief Counselor will monitor and provide support for residents in the event the On-Site Support Staff and / or Skill builders are unavailable for personal emergencies or scheduled vacation. Hours for this position are flexible and depend on the needs of the program . Overnight Relief Counselors will remain awake from 10pm-12am to help support residents during bedtime hours. Once the residents are asleep and their shift responsibilities are completed, they may go to sleep in the private space provided. The Counselor will be expected to wake up at 6am to assist youth until 8am when their shift is over.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLE OF DUTIES :

• . Perform client checks (health and safety) and curfew checks as needed;
• Set house alarm system by designated time as needed;
• Provide guidance and support with inter-personal issues as they arise between residents;
• Monitor resident's adherence to program rules and expectations;
• Provide participants with access to the house and their bedrooms in the event of lock-outs;
• Respond to resident emergencies at Chrysalis House as indicated by program procedures and alert Agency On-Call Supervisor when appropriate;
• Possess sound judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills;
• Is youth positive, friendly, engaging and can foster a sense of trust;
• Maintain clear professional boundaries;
• Maintain accurate and up to date records on bedroom / curfew checks and incidents; and
• Other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES :

Candidate must :

QUALIFICATIONS :

A minimum of an Associate's Degree in human services, education or a related field; and 1-year experience or an equivalent combination of education, employment and life experience.

In addition to the above, it is mandatory that candidates meet the following criteria prior to hire :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Candidates must be able to be autonomously mobile in order to provide the required services

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Microsoft Office- Intermediate

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