Youth Counselor – Part Time Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Youth Counselor – Part Time A Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay Inc Brandon, FL 33511 A Kid’s Place is currently recruiting for Youth Counselors. This position is responsible for the direct day-to-day care of children placed at A Kid’s Place. Youth Counselor’s report to the Unit Supervisor. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Available Shifts:

Must be available to work a minimum of 16 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks) Sundays 3p-11p, 11p-7a Mondays 7a-3p, 3p-11p Tuesdays 11p-7a Wednesdays 11p-7a Thursdays 11p-7a Fridays 7a-3p, 11p-7a Saturdays 3p-11p, 11p-7a Pay rate is $18 per hour. There is a $1 additional shift difference for overnight hours.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide direct supervision of children at A Kid’s Place per staffing ratios determined by the Department of Children and Families. Constantly monitor the safety, security, and well-being of the children, and actively intervene to avoid any safety hazards to the children. Maintain a positive, caring, respectful demeanor towards the children at all times. Work in a spirit of teamwork and collaboration with other Direct Care staff in the Houses to ensure a sense of stability and continuity for the children. Maintain a good attendance record, and arrive and depart in a punctual manner at the employee’s scheduled shift. Maintain the absolute confidentiality of all children at the facility, which includes not discussing any information regarding the children to non-employees. Provide teaching, education and support to children in placement to ensure stability and opportunities for growth. Assist with and teach skills as necessary to complete activities of daily living. Provide behavior management and interventions for children who may require it and who may display behavioral issues. Must be available to work weekend shifts to meet program needs. Cover for shifts in houses as needed. Participate in all necessary training for position in order to best serve the children in care, including First Aid, CPR, and safety training. Attendance at internal staff meetings. Transportation. Other functions as needed or assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Valid Driver’s License and able to be added to the company’s insurance carrier. At least one year’s related experience preferred. Ability to pass a criminal background and drug screening. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and children from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. The ability to work and comply with all EEOC rules collaboratively, respectfully and to accepting constructive criticism from management with dignity and respect. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Ability to communicate in clear, effective manner both written and verbally. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Must demonstrate awareness and acceptance of cultural differences of children, staff and community contact. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook R3tGrQiLys