BILL
WILSON CENTER JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB DESCRIPTION: Residential
Counselor (Bi-lingual English/Spanish) - Quetzal House
DEPARTMENT: Program Services
SALARY: $13.17 - $16.05 per hour
(plus language differential) depending on education and experience, 40
hour work week, plus
full benefits package including medical, dental, life, LTD, cafeteria
plan, retirement plan, plus a very generous Personal Time Off Plan.
REQUIREMENTS:
SUMMARY
The Residential Counselor cares for youth housed in Quetzal House by
performing the following duties. Some awake overnight and weekend coverage may be required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist
in screening, evaluation and orientation of homeless youth.
Handle
crisis phone calls and occasional walk-in crisis situations.
Provide
individual and group counseling to residents.
Complete
weekly and monthly program reports.
Maintain
and dispense appropriate medications.
Input
client data into computer system.
Oversee
AFDC applications for client funding.
Prepare
youths each morning and ensure youth are dressed, fed and ready for
school or other activity.
Give
instructions to youths regarding desirable health and personal habits.
Plan
and lead recreational activities and participate or instruct youth
games.
Discipline
youths and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior.
Escort
youths to designated activities.
Assist
with housekeeping duties in youth living areas.
Ensure
safe environment for fellow employees and residents.
Other
duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
all essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.
Bachelors Degree from a four-year college or university or one
to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Experience working with culturally diverse youths required.
Must have possession of current drivers license, access to a
vehicle and personal automobile insurance.
Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or complete within 30
days of hire). Bi-lingual communication skills (English/Spanish) required.
Bill
Wilson Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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