FULL TIME OVERNIGHT YOUTH COUNSELOR

Job Description

Kids in Crisis is Connecticut's ONLY free, round-the-clock agency providing emergency shelter, crisis counseling and community educational programs for children of all ages and families dealing with a wide range of crises, including domestic violence, mental health and family problems, substance abuse, economic difficulties and more.

This current opening is a FULL TIME position for the OVERNIGHT Shift.

REPORTS TO: SafeHaven Program Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

Transport/accompany clients to appointments and placements.

Administer medication

Implement behavior management level system

Help create and maintain a positive therapeutic resident living environment (including shopping, meal preparation, cleaning, bathing of small children, laundry and supervising resident activities)

Supervise, plan and facilitate activities including outside recreation for residents

Teaching activities of daily living (cooking, shopping, money management, etc.) to residents

Contributing to client case files

Model appropriate, positive social skills

Manage safety of shelter; implement fire and evacuation drills

Maintain call logs and other paperwork

Perform bed checks each 30 minutes at night if on night shift

Follow all KIC policies and procedures

Collaborating with a talented multidisciplinary team to find innovative solutions for engaging and working with residents

Successful completion of agency trainings including but not limited to TCI, Med Administration, Phone Training, Crisis Intervention, Sexual Assault Crisis Training,

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in education, social work, or related field

Experience working with at risk youth

Bi lingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

A passion for working with children and adolescents

A true team player who enjoys collaborating with others

Creativity and flexibility, with a sense of humor and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.

CPR required at hiring

Essential Functions:

Ability to work a flexible schedule

Ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs.: ability to Stand and sit for long periods

Climbing and descending stairs

Valid drivers' license to drive agency vehicles

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.