Counselor Adolescent Unit- Youth Shelter

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Duties may include:
• Observes, listens to, and counsels adolescents to determine their problems and to assist them in dealing effectively with such problems.
• Counsels residents individually and/or in groups.
• Conducts short term individual counseling sessions in crisis situations.
• Affords assistance in carrying out therapeutic residential plans including personal hygiene, music therapy, art therapy, occupational therapy, and recreational therapy.
• Affords assistance to adolescents in a behavior modification program.
• Performs field work such as attending court, taking adolescents on field trips, and visiting agencies to gather information.
• Attends meetings to discuss problems and progress of individual adolescents.
• Writes necessary reports as requested by the Shelter administration.
• Maintains order and security within the facility.
• Maintains necessary records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the Shelter.
• Affords assistance in the maintenance and cleanliness of the Shelter Facility and property.
• Required to work a variety of shifts and days to staff a twenty four hour seven day a week operation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• Appointees will be required to possess a valid driver's license.