Full-Time Day Time Youth Counselor

Department

Mental Health  

Reports To 

Safety Supervisor

Education Requirement 

High School Diploma or equivalent

Training/Experience in youth social services required.

FLSA

Non- Exempt 

Salary

$21.60 hourly

Schedule

TBD

 Competencies

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with youth, colleagues, and supervisors.

• Empathy: Ability to understand and share the feelings of others, providing compassionate support to youth.

• Problem-Solving: Strong ability to identify problems and develop effective solutions independently.

• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with the treatment team, IT and Facilities, and program supervisors.

• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle emergencies calmly and efficiently.

• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate documentation and manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Cultural Competency: Awareness and understanding of the cultural and social issues affecting LGBTQ+ and homeless youth.

• Conflict Resolution: Ability to mediate and resolve conflicts among youth and between youth and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adolescent/young adult population required.
• Knowledge of psychosocial needs of LGBTQ/homeless population is helpful.
• Must be highly organized and able to work independently and collaboratively  

Technical Skills 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace.
• Strong written communication skills for documentation and report writing.
• Familiarity with crisis management tools and de-escalation techniques.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS & PTO

• Paid sick, vacation, personal, 12 holidays  *extended to part-time staff*
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 4O1k (matching)  *extended to part-time staff*
• EAP program  *extended to part-time staff*

Bilingual (Spanish) speaking candidates are encouraged to apply. Transgender and gender non-conforming people are encouraged to apply.

The Ali Forney Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.