Evening Residential Counselor

Company: Oasis Center
Location: Nashville
Posted on: August 8, 2022

Job Description:

Oasis Center: Oasis Center provides a wide range of opportunities that reflect the diverse needs of youth and their families, from crisis intervention to youth leadership and community engagement to college and career access. Position: Evening Residential Hours: T, W, F 4-12 TH- 2-12 (staff meeting) Sat- 5-10 Summary: Actively provide supervision and help coordinate activities for youth 13-17 staying in the Emergency Shelter. Salary Range: $37K-40K Essential Functions: - Provide supervision for youth shelter residents - Coordinate and supervise activities for residents when appropriate or assigned. - Provide intake and assessment services to youth and families referred to the shelter program. - Provide group services when appropriate or assigned. - Facilitate the referral process for potential clients. - Provide crisis counseling services through the agency coverage system. - Maintain consistent and timely records, including relevant reports to meet funding and licensing requirements. Requirements: - Knowledge and ability to apply behavior management techniques. - Knowledge and ability to apply basic counseling principals. - Knowledge and ability to apply group work theory. - Clear understanding of racial inequities and other forms of discrimination and willingness to operate from an anti-oppression model. - Knowledge of an ability to apply Positive Youth Development, Trauma-Informed Care, and evidence-informed practices based in an understanding of adolescent development. - Bachelor's degree or 3 years relevant experience. Procedure: Send cover letter and resume to Corey Alexander @ calexander@oasiscenter.org Oasis Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is operated in accordance with a policy which does not permit discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, handicap, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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