Shelter Care Counselors (Berks County Youth Center)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide the residents in the Berks County Youth Center Shelter Program with ongoing care while attempting to understand their situation. Responsible for maintaining the atmosphere of security and safety, which will be accomplished through continued training and interaction with other social service agencies. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Functions The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to: - Direct supervision of all aspects of resident’s daily activities and scheduled programming. - Oversight of resident’s compliance with facility policies, procedures, and practices. - Mentoring, coaching, and counseling residents. - Planning for and conducting activities with residents. - Compiling daily statistical logs and report writing. - Provides care for residents within a minimum secure, residential environment. - Always maintains behavioral security of all residents. - Always supervises and interacts with the residents. - Maintains a courteous, respectful, and professional demeanor and atmosphere always. - Acts as a role model. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Associate’s degree or credit hours from an accredit...