Emergency Shelter Counselor
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Center for Youth Services as a Emergency Shelter Counselor in United States. The Center for Youth: Started BY YOUTH FOR YOUTH. We partner with youth to realize their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice.
Key Responsibilities
- up, daily chores and bedtime Distribution of medications and appropriate documentation Liaison with Intake and Emergency Shelter Support (Counseling) teams Individual counseling and mentoring After
Requirements
- 2 years' experience in a residential youth program OR Equivalent A valid Driver's license Skills: Counseling approaches and techniques Crisis prevention Pay Rate: $19
- $21 per hour The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $19- $21 per hour
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Center for Youth Services as a Emergency Shelter Counselor.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Emergency Shelter Counselor at Center for Youth Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at Center for Youth Services is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Center for Youth Services lists compensation for this physician position at $40k to $44k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $21 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($40k–$44k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Counseling Approaches, Crisis Prevention, Medication Distribution, Documentation, Intervention, Mentoring, Intake Assessment, Record Maintenance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Counselors are responsible for supervising youth activities, distributing medications with proper documentation, and serving as a liaison between support teams. They also provide individual counseling, mentoring, and handle after-hour responses, assessments, and intakes.
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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