Overnight Youth Counselor - Crisis & Housing Support

The Door; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 24.796 - 33.062; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Door in Bronx, NY is seeking a Permanent Per Diem Overnight Youth Counselor for the Bronx 24-hour Drop-in Center. You will support the Runaway and Homeless Youth program by meeting basic needs and ensuring safety overnight.

Responsibilities include monitoring activities, crisis intervention, maintaining procedures, and coordinating with day staff. A high school diploma or HSE is required, with 1–2 years' experience and a trauma-informed, youth-centered approach.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or HSE required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience with adolescents using positive youth development principles.
• Experience with diverse at-risk populations (LGBTQ+, homelessness, mental health, substance use).
• Knowledge of social service systems and resources for youth/young adults.
• Understanding of positive youth/young adult development principles.
• Understanding of adolescent and young adult development, assessment, counseling, or crisis management.
• Ability to engage people using strength-based, trauma-informed, person-centered approaches.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Monitor participant activities and provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Ensure that Night Staff Policy and Procedures are followed.
• Complete and submit Face Sheet for each participant as they enter for overnight services.
• Complete intake paperwork.
• Submit an overnight census at the end of the shift.
• Be flexible and/or available for holiday shift coverage when needed.
• Implement positive youth development focused activities for participants as needed.
• Assist participants in accessing basic needs: shower, laundry, resting space, food.
• Ensure that participant items are properly and securely put away during the overnight to avoid theft and fire hazards.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the shower/laundry areas after every use.
• Wash/dry and properly store towels.
• Restock hygiene products and crisis clothing as needed.
• Document all incidents and interventions with participants and building security in shift report and via email.
• Communicate appropriately with daytime staff and program management during and following crisis situations.
• Attend all relevant meetings, trainings, workshops, and outside events.
• Other responsibilities and functions as assigned by the supervisor.

Kenntnisse

Crisis intervention

Positive youth development

Trauma-informed care

Crisis management

Communication skills

Caring demeanor

Ausbildung

High school diploma or HSE

Bachelor's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

The Door in Bronx, NY is seeking a Permanent Per Diem Overnight Youth Counselor for the Bronx 24-hour Drop-in Center. You will support the Runaway and Homeless Youth program by meeting basic needs and ensuring safety overnight.

Responsibilities include monitoring activities, crisis intervention, maintaining procedures, and coordinating with day staff. A high school diploma or HSE is required, with 1–2 years' experience and a trauma-informed, youth-centered approach.