The Youth Counselor is responsible for all aspects of group living, role modeling solution oriented, strength-based counseling techniques in a non-judgmental, non-authoritarian atmosphere. Youth Counselors provide information about Compass House programs and philosophy. Youth Counselors model appropriate empathy and non-judgmental acceptance, employing relationship-building techniques that enhance and nurture the development of a functional helping relationship. The Youth Counselor will work with the Shelter Director, other counselors, volunteers and interns in maintaining the residence, providing adequate nutritional meals, and conducting program activities which enhance residents self-esteem, basic skills and information level, including communication, decision making and problem solving skills. The Youth Counselor is responsible for the maintenance of the safety and security of all residents and staff, and maintains and models a high degree of situational awareness of residents and residence, while respecting residents’ rights and privacy.
Accountable to the Shelter Director who is responsible for ongoing training, supervision and mentoring.
Associates Degree in Human Service with relevant experience preferred.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per year
Expected hours: 22.5 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
Work setting:
Ability to Relocate:
- Buffalo, NY 14209: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person