Residential Counselor - Swing Shift

About the Role

Join DESC as a Residential Counselor - Swing Shift in United States.

Key Responsibilities

• AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Interact with residents in the general milieu and common areas.

• Assist clinical staff in the coordination of services to residents; contact residents' outside service providers as necessary.

• Assist clinical staff in engaging residents through creative, resourceful strategies that build trust and confidence.

• Assist clinical staff in the initiation, facilitation and promotion of on-site activities, therapeutic support groups, outings and community meetings.

Requirements

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Basic understanding of homelessness and various characteristics of homeless adult population.

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds.

• Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behaviors.

• Subscription to philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for clients.

Benefits & Compensation

• Hourly rate: $0.5/hr.

Work Schedule

• Full-time position.

• Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join DESC as a Residential Counselor - Swing Shift.