What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Youth Counselor - Emergency Shelter position at Hale Kipa?
Mission & About Us
Hale Kipa provides opportunities and environments that strengthen and encourage youth, their families and communities to actualize their potential and social responsibility.
Since 1970, Hale Kipa has championed Hawai'i's youth and children. We provide youth outreach, independent living facilities, therapeutic foster care, a haven for runaways, and more. Our founders recognized a need for a nonprofit to step in to assist this deserving population and we are still doing that critical work today, on O'ahu, Kaua'i, and the Island of Hawai'i. Learn more about Hale Kipa's programs.
Role Overview
Hale Kipa is seeking two dedicated Summer Youth Counselors to join our team, supporting youth aged 12-17 who are experiencing some type of crisis and are participants in our Emergency Shelter Program. As a Summer Youth Counselor, you will manage crisis situations, provide a stable, safe, and nurturing environment, and help the youth work through their issues. Your responsibilities will include ensuring youth engagement in a structured program, comprising of chores, meals, leisure time, study time, meetings, and planned activities. As well as planning daily activities that are cultural, educational, and fun
Additionally, you will hold discussions with the youth, assisting them with emotional processing, promoting adaptive coping mechanisms, and setting firm boundaries. Beyond direct work with the youth, you will handle intake processes, complete necessary documentation on time, and maintain electronic health records. As a team member, you will also need to communicate effectively and represent Hale Kipa professionally when interacting with stakeholders, parents/guardians, and youth.
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Start and End date:
- 05/19/25 - 08/15/25
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
- Experience or training in working with youth is highly preferred
Requirements:
- A valid driver's license
- Ability to drive the agency van to take youth on outings
Benefits
- Medical/Drug/Vision/Dental
Salary:
- $17.00 per hour
An EEO Employer
Salary : $17
