Counselor- Crisis Residence

St Anne Institute; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

403(B) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation

Personal days

Holiday pay

Job summary

St. Anne Institute is seeking a youth counselor to work under the Crisis Residence program, creating a safe environment to help youth gain self-control and social skills.

You will implement routines, supervise activities, and coordinate with providers to support health and wellbeing. Strong communication, compassion, and resilience are essential, with a BA/BS preferred and a valid driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with youth; ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively.
• Strong and professional communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• BA or BS in the field of Human Services preferred; two (2) years experience may substitute for degree.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and facilitate agency practices including policies, procedures and Crisis Residence routine including activities.
• Ensure a clean, safe, therapeutic and healthy environment within the Crisis Residence.
• Provide supervision of youth and role modeling during programming while maintaining boundaries.
• Transport youth in the agency vehicle to medical services or appointments as needed.
• Assist in intake/admissions process for Crisis Residence youth as indicated.
• Ensure assigned paperwork is thorough and accurate.
• Maintain relationships with law enforcement and health providers for referrals.
• Attend and contribute to scheduled meetings and staff supervision.

Skills

Compassionate and empathetic

Strong communication skills

Education

BA or BS in Human Services preferred

Job description

St. Anne Institute is a human service agency whose mission is to partner with individuals and families in a supportive and inclusive environment to achieve shared goals and strengthen communities. The vision of St. Anne Institute is to be the leading provider of innovative and equitable human services through the Guiding Principles of Loving, Caring and Protecting.

Starting Hourly Rate:$20.40

Schedule: 30-40 hours per week; includes days, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, FSA, voluntary life, STD, LTD, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance available the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment, 403(B), tuition reimbursement, vacation, personal, sick and 11 observed holidays.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Assistant Program Administrator, the counselor creates a safe and secure environment to help youth gain self-control, aid in emotion regulation and develop positive social skills.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and facilitate agency practices including policies, procedures and Crisis Residence routine including recreational activities, group meetings, meals, bedtimes and any additional program activities
• Ensure a clean, safe, therapeutic and healthy environment within the Crisis Residence
• Provide supervision of youth ensuring opportunities to teach and role model during all aspects of agency programming, while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Transport youth in the agency vehicle to medical services or appointments as needed to increase their sense of health, well-being and safety
• Assist in the intake/admissions process for potential Crisis Residence youth as indicated
• Ensure assigned paperwork is thorough and accurate
• Maintain relationships with law enforcement, health providers and other outside agencies that may provide services or referrals
• Attend and contribute to all scheduled meetings including weekly staff meetings, supervision, in-services and other meetings as directed by the Crisis Residence Assistant Program Administrator

Requirements and Education:

Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with youth; ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively; must be able to meet written, physical and life space interview testing standards as outlined by the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) curriculum; strong and professional communication skills both verbally and in writing; BA or BS in the field of Human Services preferred; two (2) years experience working in related field my be substituted for degree; valid driver’s license preferred.

St. Anne Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.