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JOB TITLE: Relief Residential Counselor
DEPARTMENT: Daybreak/Youth Empowerment Services
REPORTS TO: Program Manager
POSITION STATUS: Non-Exempt-Relief (swing shift, overnights, and weekends)
SALARY: $20-$22 per hour
DESCRIPTION:
StarVista is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has helped people of all ages throughout San Mateo County navigate life challenges for over 55 years. Our mental health, crisis intervention, youth housing, substance use, and early childhood services help thousands of individuals each year. StarVista's services are rooted in strength-based, holistic practices and center diversity, equity and inclusion to ensure anyone who comes to StarVista can access support. StarVista's values of respect, passion, partnerships, accountability, innovation and integrity foster an agency culture of support and growth.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
StarVista's Daybreak program provides homeless youth with the skills and resources they need to live on their own. Daybreak participants receive training in: Obtaining and maintaining employment Personal health and self-care Money management Meal planning and preparation Performing daily chores Accessing and using educational training and community resources Locating and renting housing Pursuing educational opportunities
Additionally, Daybreak's therapeutic resources include: Case Management and Counseling Educational Groups Socialization Activities Permanency Planning
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Primary responsibilities include providing milieu counseling with clients, making sure clients are completing their programmatic responsibilities, maintaining the residential facility, de-escalating crisis situations, maintaining safety of residents, and completing necessary shift paperwork.
- Assists the in day-to-day operation of the shelter and/or monitors facility and residents during night-time hours.
- Supervises residents in daily activities and behavior.
- Completes daily shift documentation of client interactions.
- Performs bed checks and room inspections.
- Assesses emergency and medical situations and determines appropriate action, notifies supervisor, police, parents, hospital, as appropriate and/or completes incident report.
- Responds to and refers telephone inquiries to appropriate resource as needed.
- Ensures the safety of all residents and staff during shift hours.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Seeking an energetic, team orientated person who has experience and enjoys working with youth.
- BA degree is preferred
- Ability to remain awake and alert during overnight shifts
We encourage you to apply if you think you would be a great fit but do not meet the preferred education/experience level. We welcome folks from all backgrounds and lived experiences and would love to learn more about how you may be a great fit for this role.
