Relief Counselor
Relief Counselor
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Job Description
OVERVIEW: The Chrysalis House Relief Counselor will monitor and provide support for residents in the event the OnSite Support Staff and/or Skill builders are unavailable for personal emergencies or scheduled vacation. Hours for this position are flexible and depend on the needs of the program. Overnight Relief Counselors will remain awake from 10pm12am to help support residents during bedtime hours. Once the residents are asleep and their shift responsibilities are completed they may go to sleep in the private space provided. The Counselor will be expected to wake up at 6am to assist youth until 8am when their shift is over.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
. Perform client checks (health and safety) and curfew checks as needed;
Set house alarm system by designated time as needed;
Provide guidance and support with interpersonal issues as they arise between residents;
Monitor residents adherence to program rules and expectations;
Provide participants with access to the house and their bedrooms in the event of lockouts;
Respond to resident emergencies at Chrysalis House as indicated by program procedures and alert Agency OnCall Supervisor when appropriate;
Possess sound judgment problem solving and decisionmaking skills;
Is youth positive friendly engaging and can foster a sense of trust;
Maintain clear professional boundaries;
Maintain accurate and up to date records on bedroom/curfew checks and incidents; and
Other duties as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:
Candidate must:
Adhere to ethical conduct
Demonstrate professionalism i.e. timely dependable responsible flexible
Be nonjudgmental and respectful
Model principles of inclusion and tolerance
Be youth centered and positive
Be youth friendly
Establish effective working relationships with supervisor and coworkers
Have strong literacy skills (i.e. reading writing comprehension)
Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Apply bestpractices and evaluation methods
Effectively promote knowledge and skill development and positive behaviors
Provide leadership and/or work independently as requested
QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of an Associates Degree in human services education or a related field; and 1year experience or an equivalent combination of education employment and life experience.
In addition to the above it is mandatory that candidates meet the following criteria prior to hire:
Authorization for the agency to obtain driving record information
Proof of a satisfactory physical exam within the last 12 months including a PPD and annually thereafter. (Applies to RHY staff only.
A valid drivers license
Regular access to a motor vehicle
Automobile insurance at the level of $100000 per person/$300000 per accident Bodily Injury and $50000 Property Damage
Access to a telephone
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must be able to be autonomously mobile in order to provide the required services
COMPUTER SKILLS RECOMMENDED
Microsoft Office Intermediate
Internet Explorer Intermediate
Employment Type
Part-Time
