Evening Youth Shelter Counselor

Oasis Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oasis Center is seeking an Evening Residential staff member to supervise youth aged 13-17 in the Emergency Shelter and coordinate activities to support their well-being. The role requires crisis line coverage and intake/assessment responsibilities.

The position emphasizes applying trauma-informed care, Positive Youth Development, and anti-oppression practices, with a focus on maintaining accurate records and contributing to program development.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply behavior management techniques.
• Knowledge of counseling principles.
• Knowledge of group work theory.
• Commitment to anti-oppression and inclusive practice.
• Understanding of Positive Youth Development and trauma-informed care.
• Experience with adolescent development considerations.
• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for youth shelter residents.
• Provide crisis line coverage.
• Coordinate and supervise activities for residents.
• Provide intake and assessment services to youth and families referred to the shelter program.
• Provide group services when appropriate or assigned.
• Facilitate the referral process for potential clients.
• Provide crisis counseling services through the agency coverage system.
• Maintain consistent and timely records, including relevant reports to meet funding and licensing requirements.
• Maintain consistent and timely records, including relevant reports to meet funding and licensing requirements.
• Assist in the preparation for monitoring visits by funding and licensing sources.
• Collect data on residents as assigned.
• Prepare files on residents as assigned.
• Participate in the hiring process and orientation of new staff when appropriate.
• Participate in staff and program development.

Skills

Behavior management

Counseling basics

Group work theory

Anti-oppression approach

Positive Youth Development

Trauma-Informed Care

Evidence-informed practices

Adolescent development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3 years relevant experience

Job description

Oasis Center is seeking an Evening Residential staff member to supervise youth aged 13-17 in the Emergency Shelter and coordinate activities to support their well-being. The role requires crisis line coverage and intake/assessment responsibilities.

The position emphasizes applying trauma-informed care, Positive Youth Development, and anti-oppression practices, with a focus on maintaining accurate records and contributing to program development.