Counselor- Crisis Residence

ST ANNE INSTITUTE; West Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

403(b) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation

Job summary

St. Anne Institute is seeking a dedicated counselor for its Crisis Residence program.

Under the Assistant Program Administrator, you will create a safe environment to help youth gain self-control, regulate emotions and develop social skills. Your duties include implementing agency routines, supervising youth, transporting to medical appointments, and maintaining thorough records in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic approach to youth work.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to meet testing standards and handle stressful situations calmly.

Responsibilities

• Implement agency policies and Crisis Residence routines.
• Ensure a clean, safe, therapeutic environment.
• Supervise youth and model positive behavior.
• Transport youth to medical appointments as needed.
• Assist intake/admissions for Crisis Residence youth.
• Maintain accurate paperwork.
• Liaise with law enforcement and health providers.
• Attend scheduled meetings and trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Stress management

Valid driver’s license

Education

BA/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.