Residential Counselors - Weekend Openings

• Saturdays (8) hours and Sundays (8) hours, 16 hours per week


• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts available

Are you interested in a position that will make a difference in your life and the lives of others? Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization with over 500 employees dedicated to reducing barriers and creating opportunities for low income individuals and families.

We have multiple openings for individuals to work in our Shelter Staff program. Residential Counselors are responsible for working closely with families in a congregate emergency residential shelter site, to provide life skills support to all families and family members who are staying at the shelter. This position also provides oversight of site operations which include enforcing safety measures, program rules, and evening expectations using a trauma informed and client centered approach. Other responsibilities include: assisting with screening, intake activities and orientation of new families into the shelter program; providing guidance and information to clients regarding the daily activity schedule, house rules and policies; overseeing security and safety; completing housekeeping duties; ensuring family daily chores are completed; providing emergency crisis management to families.

Qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.


• 1 year previous experience working with families or individuals in need of social services (preferably low-income families) required.


• Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.


• Excellent crisis management skills.


• Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection.


• Good attention to detail.


• Bilingual skills preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative, outcome focused team in an organization committed to excellence.

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