Youth Counselors - On-Call (Seattle)
Reply to: hr@youthcare.org
Do you have counseling, social work experience and education? Are you great at working with at-risk youth and young adults? Do you need a flexible schedule or want a 2nd job for extra income?
We have an opportunity for you! As an on-call Youth Counselor you will be contacted to fill in for our regular staff as needed in our residential programs which operate 7 days per week 24 hours per day. The more you are available the more opportunties you will have to work- and if you fill a shift at least monthly you will remain on the on-call list.
As an on-call employee at YouthCare you will get to learn about the innovative services our agency provides to engage, stablize and prepare youth and young adults - and you will help support this important work. You will also gain valuable experience that will enhance your professional knowledge in working with runaway and homeless youth. We need on-call staff for all shifts - and if you are available to work over-night shifts (where you would need to remain awake and alert) OR if you are fluent in both English and Spanish let us know - we have a particular need in these areas.
Find out more by visiting our visit our web-site here http://www.youthcare.org/about-youthcare/work-youthcare OR see below:
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the On-Call Cooordinator, the On-Call Youth Counselors are support staff for full time Youth Counselors providing shift coverage on an as-needed basis.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide on-site supervision of youth.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling to clients in care.
• Coordinate house activities while on primary coverage (house meetings, chores, meals, overall house cleanliness, etc.)
• Provide advocacy services, including informal counseling, and community referrals.
• Maintain a secure and safe facility.
• Maintain accurate case files, log entries, and other necessary client records. Complete an incident report on any facility damage, medical emergency, or any incident which occurs out of the ordinary daily functioning of the house.
• Organize and conduct daily / weekly outings and structured activities for youth in care.
• Answer the information / referral phone and provide referral information as needed, making referrals where appropriate.
This job description is not intended to cover every aspect of your job at YouthCare. We are a team that works together to meet the needs of our clients and every member of the team is expected to pitch in and help even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this description
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIREMENTS:
• Two years of college. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to remain awake and alert when working late-night and graveyard shifts.
• Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
• Ability to maintain professional behavior by keeping appropriate boundaries with youth and staff members.
• Competent keyboard and data entry skills.
• Ability to pass a DSHS Criminal Background Check.
PREFERENCES:
• BA in Psychology / Social Services, or related field.
• Experience successfully working with at risk youth/young adults.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to perform moderate physical work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and 10 to 20 pounds frequently.
• Ability to ascend / descend stairwells 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
• 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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:
YouthCare is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.
People of Color and Members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
We have an opportunity for you! As an on-call Youth Counselor you will be contacted to fill in for our regular staff as needed in our residential programs which operate 7 days per week 24 hours per day. The more you are available the more opportunties you will have to work- and if you fill a shift at least monthly you will remain on the on-call list.
As an on-call employee at YouthCare you will get to learn about the innovative services our agency provides to engage, stablize and prepare youth and young adults - and you will help support this important work. You will also gain valuable experience that will enhance your professional knowledge in working with runaway and homeless youth. We need on-call staff for all shifts - and if you are available to work over-night shifts (where you would need to remain awake and alert) OR if you are fluent in both English and Spanish let us know - we have a particular need in these areas.
Find out more by visiting our visit our web-site here http://www.youthcare.org/about-youthcare/work-youthcare OR see below:
*********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the On-Call Cooordinator, the On-Call Youth Counselors are support staff for full time Youth Counselors providing shift coverage on an as-needed basis.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide on-site supervision of youth.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling to clients in care.
• Coordinate house activities while on primary coverage (house meetings, chores, meals, overall house cleanliness, etc.)
• Provide advocacy services, including informal counseling, and community referrals.
• Maintain a secure and safe facility.
• Maintain accurate case files, log entries, and other necessary client records. Complete an incident report on any facility damage, medical emergency, or any incident which occurs out of the ordinary daily functioning of the house.
• Organize and conduct daily / weekly outings and structured activities for youth in care.
• Answer the information / referral phone and provide referral information as needed, making referrals where appropriate.
This job description is not intended to cover every aspect of your job at YouthCare. We are a team that works together to meet the needs of our clients and every member of the team is expected to pitch in and help even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this description
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIREMENTS:
• Two years of college. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to remain awake and alert when working late-night and graveyard shifts.
• Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
• Ability to maintain professional behavior by keeping appropriate boundaries with youth and staff members.
• Competent keyboard and data entry skills.
• Ability to pass a DSHS Criminal Background Check.
PREFERENCES:
• BA in Psychology / Social Services, or related field.
• Experience successfully working with at risk youth/young adults.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to perform moderate physical work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and 10 to 20 pounds frequently.
• Ability to ascend / descend stairwells 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
• 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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:
YouthCare is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.
People of Color and Members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to hr@youthcare.org -- No Faxes. Please identify you are applying for On-call Youth Counselor work 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 will be accepted until all of our on-call slots are filled and an application for employment will be required at time of interview.
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to hr@youthcare.org -- No Faxes. Please identify you are applying for On-call Youth Counselor work 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 will be accepted until all of our on-call slots are filled and an application for employment will be required at time of interview.
- Location: Seattle
- Compensation: $10.50 - $11.50 per hour $.50 shift differential for over-night/grave hours.
- This is a part-time job.
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