Position Title: Overnight Youth Counselor (Grave) / Home of Hope
Job Closing Date: February 9, 2012
Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified candidates.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position is part time and non-exempt, with awake shifts of Friday and Saturday nights from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.; four hours of float-time each week for reporting and paperwork completion; and a once-montly Community Meeting / Staff Meeting from 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the weekend Overnight Youth Counselor ensures the safety and well-being of up to twenty (20) young adults, ages 18-24, living at the Alhadeff Home of Hope, a Phase II transitional living program. The Weekend Overnight Youth Counselor must be comfortable working with young adults; must be able to balance nurturing and listening while following program guidelines and setting reasonable limits; and must have great organizational skills. Additionally, the Weekend Overnight Youth counselor must have some experience (or a willingness to learn) light apartment maintenance and housekeeping, as well as simple data entry.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Oversee weekend evening activity, including compliance with visitor regulations and program procedures. Monitor all program spaces; walk hallways every 30-45 minutes; conduct two (2) outside perimeter checks per shift. Overnight Youth Counselor must remain awake during entire shift (10:00pm-6:00am).
•Provide crisis intervention and counseling to clients in care. Support Clean and Sober housing model.
•Provide advocacy services, including informal counseling, and community referrals.
•Oversee the safety and cleanliness of the apartment building, including the laundry room, the community room, and adjoining deck. Perform light janitorial work, including vacuuming carpets; taking out trash; sweeping/mopping floors; and similar tasks. Compile maintenance requests and submit to Program Manager/Maintenance Staff as needed.
•Maintain accurate case files, log entries, and other necessary client records.
•Attend once-monthly community meetings (3rd Tuesday at 6:45pm) and help residents problem solve, share fun activities, and learn from each other. Encourage the residents to take leadership roles within the home and community.
•Attend the once-monthly Staff meeting (3rd Tuesday at 8:00 pm).
•Perform light maintenance on apartment vacancies, including spackling/painting walls; vacuuming/steam-cleaning carpets; packing and removal of abandoned furniture/belongings; and similar tasks.
•After appropriate training, administer Breathalyzer™ and urinalysis testing.
•Conduct group and/or individual workshops to address house maintenance and daily living life skills as needed.
•Supervises house and monitors residents' behavior and whereabouts in the house to ensure the safety of residents. At times may have to perform random apartment checks.
•Doing monthly rent determinations with residents; tracking and processing rent payments, deposits, miscellaneous fees; complete monthly reports; conducting internal file audits; posting current local housing advertisements.
•Organization and maintenance of in-program food bank and housewares closet.
•Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERENCES:
•BA preferred -- Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
REQUIREMENTS:
•Experience working with at-risk youth.
•Skilled in the use of behavior management strategies such as positive reinforcement & natural consequences.
•Ability to maintain professional boundaries with youth, while building trust and respect.
•Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
•Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
•Knowledge and skill in basic apartment care and maintenance.
•Strong personal boundaries and ethics.
•Ability to pass a DSHS Criminal Background Check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
•Ability to perform moderate physical work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and 10 to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
•Ability to climb and descend stairs within a 60 second time frame, a minimum of 10 times a shift.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS -- Within 30 Days of Hire
•Must have current negative TB test
•CPR / First Aid Certification
•Food Handler's Card
•HIV / AIDS Training (minimum 4 hours)
•When driving YouthCare vehicles, you must possess a valid WA State Drivers License and have taken Van Driver Certification Training or an approved Defensive Driving Course.
BENEFITS:
YouthCare provides a competitive benefits package to full time employees including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave after successful completion of the Introductory Period.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:
YouthCare shall seek to insure and provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability or any other characteristics as established by law.
People of Color and Members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
An application, resume and cover letter are required for all qualified candidates. Resume and Cover Letters should be mailed to hr@youthcare.org -- No Faxes. Please identify which position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Resume and Cover Letters can also be mailed to YouthCare, 2500 NE 54th Street, Seattle, WA 98105 and must be post-marked prior to job closing date.
- Location: University Village
- Compensation: $11.50 - $13.00
- This is a part-time job.
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