On-Call Youth Residential Counselor

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Residential Relief Staff to support our Residential Programs on an on-call basis in Hawaii. The role involves supervising shelter residents, ensuring facility standards, and assisting the Program Manager with daily operations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, at least 1 year of experience with at-risk youth, a Hawaii driver’s license, TB clearance, and current First Aid/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• At least one year of experience working with troubled or at-risk youth.
• Valid Hawaii Driver's License.
• Valid TB Clearance.
• Pre-Employment Medical Clearances.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• DHS FBI/Criminal History & CAN, and Salvation Army background clearances.
• MVR records check, must meet Authorized Driving standards of the Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Ensure up-keep of facility to meet program and licensing standards.
• Ensure completeness of resident files and program files.
• Maintain consistency in program rules and procedures.
• Ensure all program and resident needs are met on a continuing basis.
• Transporting of residents to and from school, work, and/or scheduled appointments.
• Participation in informal group sessions with residents.
• Implement chore system to residents and monitoring for completeness.
• Provide back up support during emergencies at the shelter, which may include safe restraints.
• Assist in planning and implementing group recreational activities and outing.
• Complete required daily reports/consultation on each resident.
• Monitor phones, visitors, workers, parents, and handle emergencies and crisis calls.
• Do intake/discharge, orient new residents, check resident's safe arrival after discharge.
• Serve as a crisis counselor while on duty - on the phone or in person with youth and/or parents.
• Model behavior, including communication process, decision making, working out problems, discipline, order, organization skills, cleanliness, respect for property or others, work an education.
• Maintain all required documentation relating to the resident.
• Be involved in public information campaign and assist in representing the agency in the community.
• Attend meetings, workshops, retreats, conferences, and growth groups, etc., as scheduled or required.
• Grocery shopping and menu planning for the shelter. Supervision of residents in meal preparation.

Skills

Judgment

Dependability

Organization

Stress management

Multitasking

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Residential Relief Staff to support our Residential Programs on an on-call basis in Hawaii. The role involves supervising shelter residents, ensuring facility standards, and assisting the Program Manager with daily operations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, at least 1 year of experience with at-risk youth, a Hawaii driver’s license, TB clearance, and current First Aid/CPR certification.