Housing Support Staff – Part Time Weekends and Holidays Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Housing Support Staff – Part Time Weekends and Holidays Mental Illness Recovery Center – 2.4 Columbia, SC Job Details Part-time $21.22 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Counseling 2 years Full Job Description Job description The Housing Support – Weekends/Holidays will provide youth in MIRCI’s Youth Housing Programs with safe places to congregate on weekends and holidays. This position will be responsible for staff coverage of MIRCI’s Youth Home for youth identifying as male. The schedule is two weekends per month and also includes holidays.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES NEEDED

Knowledge of providing supportive services and assistance to youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Knowledge of crisis interventions. Knowledge and ability to communicate effectively with clients and other staff members. Knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other public and private agencies. Ability to establish and maintain effective contact with individuals, families, and representatives of other professional disciplines. Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to persons served.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Provides staff coverage for weekends and holidays in a Youth Drop-in Center or Youth Transitional Living Program environment. Respond to client needs effectively and in a timely manner. Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment for youth. Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship with all youth. Assists and supervises the daily maintenance of the youth residents, as well as the preparation of meals and self-administration of medications and activities to improve social skills/interaction. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences 2 years experience in a human service field Preferred experience in residential treatment environments

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$21.22 per hour