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Overnight Counselor Shelter Program / RHY

Overnight Counselor Shelter Program / RHY

ST ANNE INSTITUTEAlbany, NY, US
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

  • TITLE : Overnight Counselor – Shelter Program / RHY
  • SUPERVISOR : Program Manager / Program Director – Runaway and Homeless Youth Services

Department

  • HOURS PER WEEK : 20-40; overnights, to include weekends and holidays
  • QUALIFICATIONS : Associates of Human Services preferred; High School Diploma / GED
  • required. Experience with homelessness / child welfare systems preferred. Valid driver’s license.

  • REQUIREMENTS : Must be able to engage young people using principles of Harm Reduction,
  • Positive Youth Development, Trauma Informed Care and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention to establish supportive relationships.

  • FUNCTION : Establish and maintain a therapeutic milieu (The combination of people,
  • emotions, attitudes and other objects that create a sense of safety, respect, belonging, care and accountability) for young people who have left home, are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.

  • RESPONSIBILITIES :
  • Ensure a clean, safe, therapeutic and healthy environment within the shelter program by completing daily housekeeping tasks.
  • Accurately complete the screening process for potential admissions and the intake process for youth who are accepted into the program.
  • Provide youth with easily accessible RHY Services including but not limited to shelter, food, clothing and hygiene supplies.
  • Provide supervision to RHY youth while implementing shelter and agency guidelines and expectations.
  • Conduct hourly visual checks on youth to ensure youth safety and well-being throughout the night.
  • Facilitate morning routine so support youth in preparing for their day.
  • Transport youth to various appointments and activities using SAI vehicles.
  • Foster appropriate adult / child relationships; maintain appropriate boundaries.
  • Use open, honest, effective, professional communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  • Thoroughly and accurately document all information and data required by funding sources and oversite agencies.
  • Maintain relationships with law enforcement, health providers, churches, schools, shelters, or any other group that may provide services or referrals.
  • Attend and contribute to monthly group staff meeting and individual staff development meetings.
  • Complete / attend all training and in-services as required by oversight and funding agencies within time frames designated by Program Manager / Program Director.
  • Attend training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention. Consistently utilize the techniques to prevent and intervene in crisis situations, which may include physical intervention when needed.
  • Abide by the NYS Justice Center and the SAI Codes of Conduct / Ethics including fulfilling mandated reporter requirements.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of client, staff, and agency information.
  • Adhere to the SAI Corporate Compliance program.
  • Perform any additional responsibilities as assigned

  • This position may work across all direct care programs to accommodate fluctuations in staffing
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