Senior Youth Counselor

Job Details

Level

Entry

Job Location

Brooklyn, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$23.76 - $23.76 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Road Warrior

Job Shift

Swing

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Department

Housing Department

Reports To

Housing Director

Education Requirement

High School Diploma / Equivalent

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Salary

$23.76

Schedule

Sunday : 10am-6pm

Monday : 2pm-10pm

Tuesday : 2pm-10pm

Wednesday : 12pm-8pm

Thursday : 2pm-10pm

Or

Tuesday : 2pm-10pm

Wednesday : 12pm-8pm

Thursday : 2pm-10pm

Friday : 2pm-10pm

Saturday : 10am-6pm

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The Ali Forney Center (AFC) is dedicated to protecting LGBTQ+ youth from the harms of homelessness and empowering them with the tools needed to live independently. Founded in 2002, AFC provides comprehensive services, including housing, healthcare, and educational support to over 2,000 youth annually. AFC's mission is to create an affirming and supportive environment where LGBTQ+ youth can thrive.

POSITION Overview

The Senior Residential Youth Counselor provides direct peer support to Youth Counselors and ensures housing environments remain physically and psychologically safe, secure, affirming, and stocked with food and necessary supplies. Senior Youth Counselors support residents through individual and group programming and ensure resident needs and concerns are communicated to housing leadership and resident care teams in a timely manner. Senior Youth Counselors support fellow Youth Counselors and the site by ensuring work orders are submitted to IT and facilities teams, food and supply orders are completed, and conducting follow up as needed. Senior Youth Counselors also provide shift coverage as required within their designated shifts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and facilitate group activities that achieve the learning objectives set by the housing leadership.
• Manage site inventory (food, supplies, COVID trackers).

Order food and supplies for the housing site.

Client charts

Qualifications and Benefits

QUALIFICATION

Competencies

Leadership : Ability to lead and mentor Youth Counselors, providing guidance and support as needed.

Communication : Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with residents, colleagues, and supervisors.

Organizational Skills : Excellent organizational skills to manage inventory, maintain accurate records, and handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Problem-Solving : Proficiency in identifying problems and developing effective solutions independently.

Teamwork : Ability to work collaboratively with the housing leadership, care team, and other departments.

Crisis Management : Skill in handling emergencies and managing crises with calmness and efficiency.

Empathy : Ability to understand and share the feelings of others, providing compassionate support to residents.

Cultural Competency : Awareness and understanding of the cultural and social issues affecting LGBTQ+ and homeless youth.

Adaptability : Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle various tasks within the housing environment.

Training and Development : Capability to conduct training sessions and support the professional development of Youth Counselors.

Qualifications & Skills

Technical Skills

FULL-TIME BENEFITS & PTO

Multilanguage speaking candidates are encouraged to apply (Spanish, French, etc.). Transgender and gender non-conforming people are encouraged to apply. People with lived experience of homelessness encouraged to apply. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color encouraged to apply.

The Ali Forney Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.