Shelter Care Counselor (Berks County Youth Center - 1st Shift)
Shifts are:
* Tuesday - Saturday, 6:30AM - 2:30PM
* Sunday - Thursday, 6:30AM - 2:30PM
* Friday - Monday, 6:30AM - 4:30PM
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 accredited college towards an Associates.
* Two (2) years of professional experience working in a residential/correctional setting.
* Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
* Working knowledge of PA 3800 Regulations and the program’s SOP (Standard Operating Procedure).
* Working knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in a residential facility.
* Working knowledge of the social and cultural factors that result in institutionalization and the attitudes and group habits of juveniles in a residential placement.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and general use of computers.
* Ability to supervise all the activities of all residents.
* Ability to interact well with juveniles in normal and emotionally charged situations in a controlled professional manner.
* Ability to keep simple records, prepare progress reports, and perform related clerical tasks.
* Must be 21 years of age.
* Must pass a physical and drug screen.
* Must complete and maintain the following: PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Record Check, Federal Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse and Report Abuse Training Certificate, and Staff Health Statement.
* Must have a valid PA Driver’s License and must maintain a good driving record.
* Must complete all annual training successfully.
* Complete and maintain all program training requirements.
* Working knowledge of County, State, a...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Leesport, US-PA
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Other
- Recruiter: County of Berks
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: 663
- Posted: 2024-04-20 08:17:35 -
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