The Center for

Youth:

Started

BY YOUTH FOR YOUTH.

We partner with youth to realize their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice.

Overview:

Our free, confidential and voluntary, 13-bed shelter serves youth, 12-17 years old, for up to 30 days. Counselors provide nonjudgmental, individualized support to help youth reunite with their families or find alternative, stable housing.

Schedule:

Full-Time Overnight Hours:

Sunday and Monday 10p-8a Wednesday 8a-6p and Thursday 10p-8a

Part-Time Overnight Hours:

Tuesday 10p-8a, Friday 9:30p- 7:30a and Saturday 9:30p- 7:30a

Responsibilities:

Supervision of:

wake-up, clean-up, daily chores and bedtime Distribution of medications and appropriate documentation Liaison with Intake and Emergency Shelter Support (Counseling) teams Individual counseling and mentoring After-hour response, assessment and intake of youth in need Development and supervision of social, cultural and recreational activities Crisis/conflict/prevention/intervention, response and intervention Maintenance of accurate and timely program records Maintenance of facility and grounds Daily meal planning and preparation

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field AND 1-2 years' experience in a residential youth program OR Equivalent A valid Driver's license

Skills:

Counseling approaches and techniques Crisis prevention

Pay Rate:

$20.00- $21.50 per hour The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities