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YouthCare serves young people of many racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and religious beliefs. YouthCare actively recruits people of color and members of the LGBTQ community. YouthCare has committed itself to combating racism and oppression and seeks to do so in all areas of work within the agency.
Job Listings
Youth Counselor - Casa de los Amigos
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Youth Counselor is responsible for the coordination of services for clients placed in the 8-bed shelter facility. The facilities are for youth 12-17 years of age who have been placed in the program by the Office of Refugee Resettlement Department of Unaccompanied Children’s Services (ORR / DUCS). The Youth Counselor must balance nurturing and listening while setting limits. Must have organizational ability as well as be adaptable and flexible while maintaining a safe environment.
Job Closing Date: 3/22/10
Associate Director of Community-Based Services - Orion Center
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Director of Programs, the Associate Director of Community-Based Services will provide administrative oversight for YouthCare’s community programs located at the Orion Center, serving youth 12-24 years of age. This position participates on the senior management team, and requires strong clinical, management, supervisory, writing, and organizational skills.
Job Closing Date: 3/15/10
Overnight Youth Counselor - Casa de los Amigos
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Overnight Youth Counselor is responsible for the coordination of services for clients placed in the 8-bed shelter facility. The facilities are for youth 12-17 years of age who have been placed in the program by the Office of Refugee Resettlement Department of Unaccompanied Children’s Services (ORR / DUCS). The Overnight Youth Counselor must balance nurturing and listening while setting limits. Must have organizational ability as well as be adaptable and flexible while maintaining a safe environment.
Job Closing Date: 3/22/10
On-Call Bilingual (Spanish) Youth Counselor
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the On-Call Coordinator, the On-Call Bilingual (Spanish) Youth Counselors are support staff for full time Youth Counselors providing shift coverage on an as-needed basis.
Job Closing Date: Open Continuously
Mental Health Therapist - Casa de los Amigos
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Program Manager and Associate Director of Residential Programs, the Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing and coordinating mental health services to youth at YouthCare in the ORR (Office of Refugee Resettlement) funded programs. Duties include initial mental health assessments, one on one counseling sessions, facilitation and planning of groups for youth, collaboration with case planning and completion of on-going assessment paperwork. This position requires on-call responsibility, a high degree of flexibility in responding to emergent needs of youth in crisis, and good organizational and documentation skills.
Job Closing Date: 3/22/10
Overnight Youth Counselor - Pathways
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Overnight Youth Counselor is responsible for coordination of services for clients placed in the program. The facilities are for youth with behavioral and emotional issues. Must balance nurturing and listening while setting limits. Must have organizational ability as well as be adaptable and flexible while maintaining a safe environment.
Job Closing Date: 3/22/10
