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La Casa De Las Madres

Overnight Crisis Counselor

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What they do

A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.

$52,391 / year median in California

+12% projected growth

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Overnight Crisis Counselor La Casa De Las Madres - 4.2 San Francisco, CA Job Details Part-time $23.57 - $24.75 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications Spanish Resource identification in social services Confidential information handling Multilingual Phone communication Zoom English De-escalation techniques Conflict de-escalation Company vehicle operation Driver's License Video conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Job Summary The Overnight Crisis Counselor works at La Casa's confidential emergency safe house. The candidate will respond sensitively to women, teens, and their children who may be in crisis and/or seeking support. Duties and Responsibilities Provide sole overnight staff coverage, ensuring adherence to emergency and safety protocols. Responsible for turning the alarm system on/off as needed. Provide direct client services in person (residents) and by phone (crisis line), including crisis counseling, emergency intakes, peer support, conflict resolution, advocacy and emergency transportation (vouchers or program vehicle). Provide immediate crisis response (DVRT) to clients as referred by and facilitated by law enforcement and medical providers. Participate in staff meetings as appropriate and requested.
Share in shelter management duties:
maintain donations, clean/set-up rooms, meal provision, trash/recycling, laundry, basic maintenance, etc. Assist with administrative tasks. Maintain and submit program documentation in accordance with grant requirements. Available to staff shifts as needed to meet shelter coverage needs, including evenings and weekends. Other site-specific duties as identified and assigned. Minimum Requirements High School graduate, equivalent, or school/work/life experience with social services, crisis intervention and/or peer counseling. Must be fluent in English and Spanish. Experience working in a multicultural, multilingual setting. Ability to de-escalate crises and make decisions under pressure. Ability to work as a team member with a strong commitment to collaborative work Knowledge of counseling techniques, peer counseling models, crisis intervention & group facilitation preferred. Working knowledge of community resources in the San Francisco area. Understanding of confidentiality privilege and appropriate boundaries. Verifiable completion of state-mandated 40-hour domestic violence counselor training or will complete the next scheduled agency 40-hour domestic violence counselor training. Background check and clearance through DOJ Live scan fingerprinting required, La Casa de las Madres will consider applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance; and Must possess a valid California Driver's License, clean driving record and be insurable under agency policy.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job (lifting, pulling, pushing, carrying, walking up and down stairs multiple times per day, etc.) Ability to use all standard office equipment. Communicate effectively (in person, by telephone or Zoom). Sit or stand comfortably and have the ability to navigate throughout office spaces. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation. Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance. Company-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance. Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays, birthday, and work anniversary. Company-sponsored 403(b) retirement plan. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Part-Time Saturday through Monday, 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Non-Exempt, 30-Hours Per Week