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Memorial Healthcare System
Counselor - Community Youth Services - FT - Days - CYS
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$39,138 / year median in Florida
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Counselor
Follows daily activity schedule to ensure program requirements are met.
Provides supportive services for clients and their families within the community.
- Community Youth Services
- FT•Days•CYS Memorial Healthcare System•4.
Summary:
Provides support to Team Leader and staff of the Youth and Family Outreach program by overseeing daily operations and field trips, facilitating support groups, and other services provided by the program.Responsibilities:
Assists with program activities and services such as academic tutoring, overseeing recreational activities, arranging parent-teacher meetings, etc.Follows daily activity schedule to ensure program requirements are met.
Provides supportive services for clients and their families within the community.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, PROFESSIONAL CREDIBILITY, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Automobile Insurance (AUTO INS)- Automobile Insurance (AUTO INS), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS
AHA ECARD
)- American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS
AHA-RQI ECARD
)- American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA)
- American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE)
- Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC)
- Red Cross (RED CROSS), Driver License Num (DRIVER LIC)
Department of Motor Vehicles Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work:
Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience:
No prior work experience required.Other Information:
Full time staff must have Valid Florida Drivers License, cleared to drive CYS vehicles and personal vehicle available during work hours.Additional Credential Info:
New Hires have six (6) months to obtain the BLS Certification.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Bending and Stooping = 40% Climbing = 40% Keyboard Entry = 60% Kneeling = 40% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 20% Lifting or Carrying 0- 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs
- 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0
- 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling 26
- 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40% Reaching = 60% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 40% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60% Running = 40% Sitting = 60% Squatting = 20% Standing = 60% Walking = 60% Audible Speech = 60% Hearing Acuity = 60% Smelling Acuity = 40% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 60% Distinguish Color = 60% Seeing
- Far = 60% Seeing
- Near = 60% Bio hazardous Waste = 40% Biological Hazards
- Respiratory = 40% Biological Hazards
- Skin or Ingestion = 40% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40% Asbestos = 20% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0% Dust = 40% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40% Hazardous Chemicals = 40% Hazardous Medication = 20% Latex = 40% Computer Monitor = 60% Domestic Animals = 40% Extreme Heat/Cold = 20% Fire Risk = 20% Hazardous Noise = 0% Heating Devices = 0% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0% Magnetic Fields = 0% Moving Mechanical Parts = 40% Needles/Sharp Objects = 0% Potential Electric Shock = 20% Potential for Physical Assault = 40% Radiation = 0% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%
Shift:
Primarily for office workers- not eligible for shift differential