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Hale Kipa is looking for a Youth Counselor to work with youth between the ages of 12 and 17, who are placed in the Hale Lanipolua Assessment Center (TVAC-Emergency Shelter) because they are experiencing some type of crisis. Youth can be referred by various referral sources. Length of stay in the emergency shelter is anywhere from 1 day to 30+ days, while youth wait for their next, more permanent placement.
Youth Counselors need to be able to manage crisis situations appropriately and help youth work through issues they are experiencing. They need to provide a stable, safe, structured, and nurturing environment, that encourages youth to participate in a program structure that includes: chores, meals, bed-time, quiet time, study time, meetings, and participation in planned activities and outings. Youth Counselors also need to spend time discussing issues with youth to assist and support them in their emotional processing, encourage adaptive positive coping skill-building and solidify/set limits.
In addition to working with the youth, Youth Counselors are also responsible for understanding and handling intake processes and procedures accurately, as well as submitting required documentation in a timely manner. Having some computer knowledge and being able to navigate the electronic health record is essential to the role. Working as part of a team and possessing good communication skills, both verbally and written; and representing Hale Kipa in a professional manner when working with collaterals, parents/guardians, and youth are imperative to the Youth Counselor position.
Available shift:
Alternating Wed 2:30pm-10:30pm; Thurs & Fri 2:30pm-10:30pm.; Sat 8:45am-10:30pm
Qualifications: High School diploma or GED; and 2 years of experience or training in working with children and adolescents who are at risk and vulnerable and have been abused or neglected. Experience with youth who have been identified as being involved in sex trafficking and/or been sexually abused is highly preferred.
Requirements: Vehicle to transport youth on occasion; valid driver's license, current auto insurance & safety check. Also need to be able to drive the agency van in the event youth need to be transported to an appointment.
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