Overnight Residential Counselor

Location: Wantagh|Schedule: Full-Time | Status: Non-Exempt |Salary: $19.83/hour

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.