Job Description
Job Description
About the Position
Provides coverage at the Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter. Carries out duties in accordance with Agency and Program Policies and procedures and Federal / State policies / licensing regulations
About Oswego County Opportunities
Ranking among Oswego County's top ten largest private employers, OCO carries out its mission to inspire partnerships and provide services that empower people, support communities, and change lives through more than 50 programs serving 15,000 people each year.
OCO's Employee benefits include :
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff)
- Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.)
- 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan
- Term Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Duties and Responsibilities :
Responds to clients in person and via phone calls to YES! Shelter. Provides appropriate intervention, referrals and assistanceProvides crisis intervention in a calm and effective manner; provides one-on-one supportive counseling to clientsAssists consumers in contacting and connecting with resources, both internally and external to OCOAssists consumers with activities to meet needs and goals such as scheduling / attending various appointments, scheduling / providing transportation, planning / participating in recreational / social activities and health / medication related needsGathers necessary information for shelter entry assessment; coordinates services with prospective entry; arranges a safe pick-up place and arranges transportationEnsures safety of the shelter and of the residents at all timesActs as a positive role model; assist youth in self-help skills; provides case management servicesProvides assistance with meal preparation, housekeeping and cleaning, shelter maintenance and collecting, organizing and documenting donationsFacilitates house meetings as assignedProvides transportation as neededEnters data in a timely and accurate manner into the Databases according to requirements; assists with tracking and compiling statistics related to program activities and outcomesAssists with outreach and awareness activities, as neededCommunicates with Program Manager regarding client activities, concerns and interactionsProvides satisfactory exchange of information to oncoming shifts when staffing the Youth ShelterFacilitates household activities at the shelter, ensuring a friendly, home-like environmentAssists with providing support to the Homeless Program as assigned based on needMust have acceptable ability to carry out the responsibilities of the position including readily negotiating stairs, and lifting up to 25 pounds.Minimum Qualifications :
Must exhibit good judgement and maintain strict confidentiality of agency, program and consumer informationMust demonstrate the knowledge of regulations, services, rights and responsibilities for the population servicesMust obtain and maintain all required certifications and trainings within required timeframes and attend internal external meetings and training sessions as assigned / requiredMust have a valid NYS Driver’s license with driving record within policy and access to a properly insured, reliable vehicle for regular travel and transporting consumersMust have a High School Diploma or GED and 12 months related experience in the area of human services or any equivalent combination of education, experience and trainingPart-time - 17 hours per week with flexibility
Grade 13
Sunday - 8 : 00am to 4 : 00pm
Wednesday - 3 : 30pm to 4 : 30pm
Saturday - 8 : 00am to 4 : 00pm
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