Floater Youth Counselor

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

New York , NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$21.60 - $21.60 Hourly

Description

Department

Housing

Reports To

Housing Director

Education Requirement

High School Diploma or Equivalent

FLSA

Non- Exempt

Salary

$21.60hr / 39,912 annually

Schedule

Full-Time : Tuesday- Saturday 10 : 00 pm - 6 : 00 am

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 Floater Youth Counselor is responsible for filling open schedule needs across AFC programs to support daily operations and provide direct care to residents and clients.

Youth Counselors create and supervise a physically and psychologically safe and affirming environment for residents and clients, 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.

Floater Youth Counselors are required to fill open schedules across programs and travel between sites as needed. AFC may cover some travel needs, for example, if needing to travel after the start of a shift.

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 individual and group progress notes.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies

Qualifications

Technical Skills

FULL-TIME BENEFITS & PTO

Bilingual (Spanish) speaking candidates are encouraged to apply. Transgender and gender non-conforming people are 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.