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Overnight Residential Counselor

The Opportunity

FCA is seeking and Overnight Residential Counselors for our emergency shelter that provides short-term housing, case management and crisis intervention to runaway and homeless youth in Nassau County.

Responsibilities

+ Provide informal counseling to residents and be available for discussion of problems, goals, etc.

+ Supervise each resident in maintaining his or her daily responsibilities as per the Program Guidelines.

+ Orient new residents to the house rules and regulations.

+ Assign sleeping arrangements for new admitted residents.

+ Provide wake up calls and deliver morning messages to residents, as it relates to their individual case plan.

+ Transport residents to school or work as needed.

+ Plan and prepare breakfast on a daily basis.

+ Conduct assessments and intake of youth in the absence of the case manager.

+ Conduct fire drills and room searches as assigned.

+ Maintain necessary paperwork on a regular basis (petty cash, sign outs, time sheets, receipts, etc.)

+ Assume other responsibilities as needed to ensure the effective operation of the program.

Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or equivalent required.

+ Minimum of 1 year of experience working with youth

+ Basic computer skills with MS Office

+ Valid and clean driver's license

Compensation

FCA offers competitive compensation within a supportive culture that values growth and opportunity. Final salary decisions are based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits Information

+ Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

+ Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

+ 403(b); with generous employer contribution

+ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

+ Pet Insurance

+ Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance

+ Life Insurance

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FCA is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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