Job Title: Program Counselor/Driver

Positions open: Per Diem- Weekends, Evenings and Overnights

Department: Transitional Housing Facility

Reports To: Shift Supervisor/Facility Manager

Summary: The Program Counselor is responsible for the care and custody of all residents in the program and is responsible for all supervision function within the facility in accordance with the Program’s guidelines. The Program Counselor is responsible for on-going support, follow-up, and strict supervision according to program procedure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Providing for the safety and security of all residents
• Coordinating transportation of residents
• Supervising the recreational and community service activities
• Searching residents and visitors as specified by Policy and Procedure
• Implementing the behavior management system
• Keeping the Shift Supervisor informed of progress and all developments
• Collaborating with team members to ensure that residents’ goals are met
• Maintaining residents’ records according to program procedure and completing all required paperwork in a timely manner
• Having an understanding of each position’s responsibilities
• Establishing appropriate boundaries with clients and others
• All other duties as deemed necessary by Supervisor

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topic. Meets challenges with resourcefulness.

Interpersonal skills:

• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming
• Maintains confidentiality
• Listens to others without interrupting
• Keeps emotions under control
• Manages difficult or emotional client situations
• Treats people with respect
• Keeps commitments
• Inspires the trust of others
• Works ethically and with integrity
• Communication
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and/or negative situations
• Listens and gets clarification
• Writes clearly and informatively
• Professionalism
• Approaches others in a tactful manner
• Reacts well under pressure
• Treats other with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
• Accepts responsibility for own actions
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Includes appropriate people in the decision making process

Dependability:

• Follows instructions
• Responds to management directions
• Is consistently at work on time

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency. Two years of experience in human services, correctional supervision, or related field preferred.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence with accuracy.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions and judgment calls

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• Certification in CPR and First Aid preferred

Other Qualifications

• Must have driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier and have reliable transportation'

'Work Location: Multiple locationsWork Remotely No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.61 per hour

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekends only

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations