The Transitional Living Program (TLP) provides a supervised group residence and apartment living for homeless youth, ages 16 to 21, to help them make a successful transition to life on their own. The TLP program also serves pregnant and parenting teens and their dependent children.

Residents of TLP work closely with a case manager to establish and achieve goals. Staff assists youth in: accessing needed community services such as medical and mental health care; learning life skills; accessing education and employment services; and identifying supportive adults and mediating conflicts.

The Youth Counselor is responsible for assisting program youth with life skills and providing building supervision.

Pay: $15.00/hr.

Schedule: Saturday - Wednesday 10pm-8am.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required, Associates degree in Human Services Preferred
• Experience working with youth
• Prior residential experience preferred
• Clearance by the NYS Central Register of Child Abuse and Neglect

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop trusting and supportive relationship with youth/young adults
• Inspect youth rooms/apartments for safety and cleanliness
• Maintain accurate up to date documentation of program activities in the program log
• Assist in overseeing the daily operation of the building/apartment and ensuring that youth have the resources that they need for daily living (food, heat, etc)
• Provide conflict resolution assistance between roommates and other program participants
• If needed, provide crisis intervention to youth in need through a referral to the Mobile Crisis Team, or other crisis service provider.
• Build positive relationships with the neighbors of the TLP sites
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and training to enhance professional development
• Read, comprehend, implement and monitor compliance with all state regulations and program policy’s as outlined in the TLP policy and procedure manual.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 20 pounds
• Ability to perform life skills (cleaning, stairs, etc)

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• 403 (b) with Agency match
• 8 paid holidays
• generous time off

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• On call
• Overnight shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with at risk youth: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person