BILL
WILSON CENTER JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB DESCRIPTION: OVERNIGHT Residential
Counselor -Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter
DEPARTMENT: Program Services
SALARY: Full-time salary range:
$27,405 - $33,390 with full benefits. Part-time or on-call: $11.50 per
hour.
REQUIREMENTS:
SUMMARY
The OVERNIGHT Residential Counselor cares for youth housed in our Runaway
and Homeless Youth Shelter.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in screening, evaluation
and orientation of homeless youth.
• Handle crisis phone calls and occasional
walk-in crisis situations.
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Provide individual and group counseling to residents.
• Complete weekly and monthly program
reports.
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Maintain and dispense appropriate medications.
• Input client data into computer
system.
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Oversee AFDC applications for client funding.
• Prepare youth each morning and ensure
youth are dressed, fed and ready for school or other activity.
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Gives instructions to youth regarding desirable health and personal
habits.
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Plans and leads recreational activities and participates or instructs
youth games.
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Discipline youth and recommend or initiate other measures to
control behavior.
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Escort youth to designated activities.
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Assist with housekeeping duties in youth living areas.
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Ensure safe environment for fellow employees and residents.
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Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
all essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Bachelor's
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 youth required.
Must have possession of current driver's license, access to a vehicle
and personal automobile insurance. Current CPR and First Aid Certification
(or complete within 30 days of hire).
Bill
Wilson Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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