A Kid’s Place is currently recruiting for Youth Counselors. This position is responsible for the direct day-to-day care of children placed at A Kid’s Place.

Youth Counselor’s report to the Unit Supervisor. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Available Shifts: Must be available to work a minimum of 16 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks)
Sundays 3p-11p, 11p-7a
Mondays 7a-3p, 3p-11p
Tuesdays 11p-7a
Wednesdays 11p-7a
Thursdays 11p-7a
Fridays 7a-3p, 11p-7a
Saturdays 3p-11p, 11p-7a


Pay rate is $17 per hour. There is a $1 additional shift difference for overnight hours. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision of children at A Kid’s Place per staffing ratios determined by the Department of Children and Families.
• Constantly monitor the safety, security, and well-being of the children, and actively intervene to avoid any safety hazards to the children.
• Maintain a positive, caring, respectful demeanor towards the children at all times.
• Work in a spirit of teamwork and collaboration with other Direct Care staff in the Houses to ensure a sense of stability and continuity for the children.
• Maintain a good attendance record, and arrive and depart in a punctual manner at the employee’s scheduled shift.
• Maintain the absolute confidentiality of all children at the facility, which includes not discussing any information regarding the children to non-employees.
• Provide teaching, education and support to children in placement to ensure stability and opportunities for growth.
• Assist with and teach skills as necessary to complete activities of daily living.
• Provide behavior management and interventions for children who may require it and who may display behavioral issues.
• Must be available to work weekend shifts to meet program needs.

• Cover for shifts in houses as needed.
• Participate in all necessary training for position in order to best serve the children in care, including First Aid, CPR, and safety training.
• Attendance at internal staff meetings.
• Transportation. 
• Other functions as needed or assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver's License and able to be added to the company's insurance carrier. 
• At least one year’s related experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a criminal background and drug screening.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and children from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• The ability to work and comply with all EEOC rules collaboratively, respectfully and to accepting constructive criticism from management with dignity and respect.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to communicate in clear, effective manner both written and verbally.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must demonstrate awareness and acceptance of cultural differences of children, staff and community contact.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook