Counselor – Shelter Program/RHY

St. Anne Institute

Job Description

 

  1. TITLE:                                    Counselor – Shelter Program/RHY

 

  1. SUPERVISOR:                       Program Manager/Program Director – Shelter Program/RHY and

Respite Services

 

  1. HOURS PER WEEK:             20-40; includes days, afternoons, evenings and weekends

 

  1. QUALIFICATIONS:              Associates of Human Services preferred; High School Diploma/GED

required. Lived experience with Human Service/Child Welfare Systems a plus. Valid driver’s license.

 

  1. REQUIREMENTS:                Must be able to meet written, physical and life space interview                                                                testing standards as outlined by therapeutic crisis interventions                                                                curriculum

 

  1. FUNCTIONS:                         To create a safe and secure environment, helping residents gain self-

control and develop positive social skills.

  1. RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Implement agency practices including policies, procedures, shelter routine and expectations, as directed by the Shelter Program Manager/Program Director.
  • Ensure a clean, safe, therapeutic and healthy environment within the shelter program.
  • Complete the intake/admissions process for all potential shelter residents.
  • Provide supervision of shelter residents, ensuring opportunities to teach and role model, during all aspects of agency programming.
  • Facilitate group meetings and activities, both on and off campus, including outings.
  • Transport youth in the authorized St. Anne Institute van to medical services or appointments to increase their sense of health, well-being and safety.
  • Foster appropriate adult/child relationships; maintain appropriate boundaries.
  • Use open, honest, effective, professional communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  • Use Harm-Reduction, Positive Youth Development (PYD), Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Trauma-Informed care as the philosophical foundation of interventions and strategies.
  • Ensure assigned paperwork is thorough and accurate.
  • Attend training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and use the techniques to prevent and intervene in crisis situations, which may include physical intervention when needed. Attend all other required trainings.
  • Attend and contribute to all scheduled meetings including monthly staff meetings, staff development meetings, in-service meetings, and other meetings as directed by the Shelter Program Manager/Program Director.
  • Attend community meetings with service providers, schools, homelessness coalitions or wherever the interests of RHY can be discussed.
  • Maintain relationships with law enforcement, health providers, churches, schools, shelters, or any other group that may provide services or referrals.
  • Abide by the NYS Justice Center and the SAI Codes of Conduct/Ethics
  • Perform any additional responsibilities as assigned
  • This position may work across all direct care programs to accommodate fluctuations in staffing

 

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