Youth Counselor Assistant
Youth Counselor Assistant
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$ 21 - 23
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General Summary
The Department of Human Services works collaboratively towards building just equitable antiracist communities. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education criminal justice and health care housing the economy child welfare) are just fair and inclusive enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential. We believe in the dignity resilience and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes equitable access and opportunity. Systemic and institutional inequities especially in matters of race remain significant barriers for people and communities working to reach their full potential. We choose to challenge and dismantle systems that perpetuate inequities which includes addressing and redressing the historic and current work of the Department of Human Services.
The hiring amount will be between $21.88 $23.28 an hour.This is a nonexempt temporary (variable/limitedhour) position and is not eligible for city benefits.
Please note that this position supports summer programming and selected individual(s) should be available during the summer program of June 9August 8 2025. Planning and preparation for the summer program may start several weeks prior and selected individual(s) may assist in that preparation.
This Youth Counselor Assistantprovides direct care and support for youth enrolled in the Community Attention Youth Internship Program (CAYIP) and the Teens GIVE Service Learning Program. In Teens GIVE the primary function involves supervising organizing and facilitating community service and recreational activities for groups of teens. In CAYIP the primary function involves case management job coaching and work place readiness counseling. Other responsibilities may include group facilitation transportation and administrative projects as needed to support the program; does related work as required. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is under direct supervision.Performs responsible human support work involving child management; does related work as required. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is under direct supervision within one functional area and of a routine nature. Functional areas may include: case management and supervision/facilitation of activities or transportation related services.Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Provides direct services for youth enrolled in the Teens Give Program and Community Attention Youth Internship Program (CAYIP) and may help with curriculum development for CAYIP and Teens GIVE.
- Performs child management tasks; maintains behavioral norms and routines.
- Facilitates skill building and support groups including workplace readiness workshops for CAYIP participants.
- Models a positive attitude and solution orientation towards problems and decisions.
- Run errands and perform clerical work as needed.
- Responds to emergency incidents.
- Attends staff meetings and other required meetings.
- May provide oncall coverage.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Depending on functional area assignment:
- May provide facilitation and supervision of community service and recreational activities.
- May provide assistance with case management services and/or curriculum development for youth enrolled in Teens GIVE and CAYIP.
- May develop activity schedules and daily group rosters; coordinate with community service site supervisors.
- May evaluate performance and document youth progress in electronic records keeping system including but not limited to assisting in evaluating satisfaction and performance outcomes.
- May assist in the cultivating of site partnerships and marketing of programs.
- May have responsibility for a support function such as: equipment maintenance stocking inventories of supplies and oversight of vehicle maintenance.
- May transport program participants if applicable.
Education Experience and Skills
- Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalency required;
- General knowledge of or experience with working with youth and/or previous life and work experience which reflects the ability to provide supervision and support to youth and their families;
- Possession of a valid drivers license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia or qualified and able to obtain a valid VA drivers license prior to beginning the position. Proof of insurance.(To view our driving eligibility requirements visit Qualifications:
- Additional college coursework in behavioral sciences or human services preferred.
- Prior work with underserved populations preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Some knowledge of adolescent behavior; some knowledge of crisis intervention and behavior change techniques; some assignmentspecific knowledge: clerical maintenance operations community facilities; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with adolescents families other workers and community agencies; ability to offer support while implementing structure and giving clear expectorations; ability to manage and supervise adolescent behavior in group setting; ability to keep accurate records. Knowledge of and ability to engage in traumainformed care and practices; be dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment; and be dedicated to providing inclusive and equitable service to youth and families. Competent skills in counseling adolescents; Ability to maintain calm under pressure and a fastpaced environment; Enjoy being active constantly; Desire to help others.
Physical Conditions & Additional Information
Physical requirements for this position as outlined by the Department of Labor:LIGHT WORK: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires the ability to lift or move more than 20 lbs. for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time the job is rated for light work. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.
The majority of time spent in this position involves inside work. May be required to work weekends mornings afternoons evenings and/or oncall. Position subject to driving a city vehicle and to the vehicle use policy and procedures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position may require frequent travel to and from community based locations. Work contacts may include coworkers supervisors community service site personnel referring agents children and their families.
Note:This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of Continuous. If interested in being considered an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancyrelated conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources ator .
The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and preemployment drug tests in accordance with federal state and local law of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection Citys policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of in the Commonwealth of Virginia. remains an illegal drug under federal law and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the Citys policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for .
Employment Type
Temp
