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.
Youth Development Professional Hiring Bonus of up to $500
Full Time :
3 pm to 11pm,
Overnight Shift:
11pm to 7 am Part time: 3pm to 11am
General Summary:
Provides supervision and support to residents in the Emergency Shelter Program or the Transitional Living Programs of The Harbour, Inc. This position works collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement plans for both individual youth and the site as a group.
Direct Service:
Developing and maintaining positive relationships with youth in care. Teaching daily living skills Providing crisis intervention and milieu counseling Maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment
Documentation:
Document resident activities and behaviors in client files and communication logs per agency procedures.
This includes:
Medication records Critical incident reports Progress notes daily on each youth Maintaining the house calendar and assisting youth with medical, dental, vision etc. Appointments. Completes maintenance forms and follows through on repairs and other household maintenance issues. Distributes documents to the youth and obtains necessary signatures from youth
Teamwork:
Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with all team members. Communicating concerns across and between shifts. Participating actively as a staff member, attending staff meetings and youth meetings as scheduled. Maintain positive relationships with colleagues internally and externally, referral sources, client family members, and the community. Demonstrate the ability to work constructively with parents, partner agencies, and the community.
Professional Growth:
Participates in supervision and staff development and displays the ability to utilize and integrate material presented in training and supervision.
This includes:
Completion of 80 hours of agency-required training. Obtains and maintains certification in First Aid and CPR Attends at least 10 hours of in-service or external training annually and demonstrates that the material presented is integrated into practice. Actively engages in and completes the annual goal-setting process. Other duties that support the mission of our agency
Requirements:
BA, BS, or BSW in human service field or 60 college credit hours preferred. Experience with adolescent/young adult population. Valid Illinois driver's license, valid auto insurance and a reliable vehicle. Meets DCFS requirements for transporting clients Operate kitchen equipment: stove, coffee maker, microwave, deep fryer, etc.
Operate office equipment:
copier machine, smartphone, computer, Microsoft Teams. Walk up and down stairs at least 20 times per shift. Supervise residents via direct eye contact and observing behavior. Lift items up to 20 lbs. Write reports, logs, and update client files. Move household furniture up to 25 lbs. and move it at least 12 feet to arrange and rearrange the home. Is computer proficient and can write reports and record in client files. Light housekeeping and minor repairs to sites as needed. Compensation & Benefits Package The Harbour, Inc. offers a comprehensive package including competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain the best talent to further the Agency's mission. Starting pay $20.18
Required Background Check:
Employment at The Harbour, Inc. is contingent on passing a background check. All candidates must undergo and pass a background check before an employment offer is extended. The Harbour, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Pay:
$20.18 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance
