Youth counselor job description

Palliative Care Counselor - (2200038D) Description
Facility Profile

TGH is the area's only level I trauma center and one of just two ABA-verified adult & pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters*, we transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to one of the busiest solid organ transplant centers in the country. TGH is a nationally designated comprehensive stroke center, and has a 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. Other outstanding centers include cardiovascular, orthopedics, high-risk and normal obstetrics, urology, ENT, endocrinology, and the Children's Medical Center, which features a nine-bed pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric kidney transplant services. As the region's leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.

Tampa General Hospital was named the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021, and recognized as one of America's Best Hospital's in five medical specialties: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, and Orthopedics. Tampa General Hospital has been designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest recognition for nursing excellence, for the fourth consecutive time - an accomplishment that fewer than one percent of hospitals nationwide have earned. TGH is accredited by The Joint Commission and was awarded disease-specific certification in five medical specialties. TGH is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). *Air transport provided by Metro Aviation, Inc.

Job Summary

The Palliative Care Counselor is a member of the interdisciplinary palliative care team that includes, physicians, nurse practitioners, chaplains, nurses and pharmacists. The team also includes multiple learners from different programs: medical students, residents and fellows, nurse practitioner students and chaplaincy residents. The LC is knowledgeable about medical social work, patient and family counseling, advance care planning, transitional care, bereavement support and end of life care. The goal of the LC is to assist patients and families to clarify goals and achieve the highest possible quality of life in the setting of advanced and end-stage illness. The position will also be responsible for developing education and training strategies for clinical staff caring for patients with advanced illness both in the hospital and in the community.
Qualifications
MSW degree from a C.S.W.E.-accredited college or university Social Work program.
At least 2 years' experience in a health care facility or program working with Critically ill patient population.
Florida Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) required.

Primary Location: TampaWork Locations: TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33606Job: Case ManagementOrganization: TGH - HospitalSchedule: Full-time Scheduled Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, FridayShift: Day JobJob Posting: Oct 12, 2022, 2:47:29 PM

JOB TITLE: Youth Counselor, Riverdale-Bronx, 21st CCLC

DEPARTMENT : Youth Services

REPORTS TO: Community School Director

SUMMARY:

The Youth Counselor delivers a range of academic, enrichment, recreational, and leadership development programming to participating youth through a Positive Youth Development context that fosters growth and learning, maximizes safety, and instills hope and motivation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the wellbeing of a group of participating youth throughout program hours. Ensures the safety of all participants throughout program implementation.
• Provides academic support that aligns with the school day curriculum of participating youth through curricula focusing on literacy and STEM.
• Leads a range of enrichment, recreation, social emotional and leadership development programs designed to increase self-esteem and teach important life skills.
• Attends weekly team meetings, training sessions, parent meetings, and other assigned meetings to market the program and report on outcomes.
• Maintains daily attendance for assigned group.
• Prepares lesson plans for daily activities.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma/GED and at least two years of expertise in direct afterschool program delivery required. College diploma preferred. High energy, dynamic personality and genuine passion for youth needed.

AGENCY PROFILE:

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.

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NFI Massachusetts Inc., a non-profit human services agency, is currently seeking a Residential Youth Counselor for its Beverly Continuum Support program located in Beverly, MA.

Beverly Continuum Support (BCS) provides individualized and comprehensive residential services to male and female youth age 12-18 and their families. Youth referred to the program are in need of temporary out-of-home placement to address a range of emotional and behavioral issues. The program offers 24 hour staffing that provides support and supervision.

Youth Counselors provide support and supervision which includes life skills support, social and interpersonal skill development and community engagement. The goal is to provide youth with mentoring, guidance and to demonstrate positive role modeling so they may elect healthier choices to and learn new skills to use upon their discharge from the residential program.
Hourly rate: $18.00/hr

Job Responsibilities:

Provide direct care and support to all youth in the program.
Helping youth develop life skills and social competencies.
Mentoring.
Ensuring the safety and security of the youth served.
Demonstrating positive role modeling so they may elect healthier choices to and learn new skills to use upon their discharge from the program.
Facilitate healthy and therapeutic recreational activities.

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required.
Experience with adolescent population.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license.

Benefits for full time employees include: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, 3 weeks paid vacation time, Paid sick leave, and Tuition reimbursement up to $2500 per fiscal year

NFI Massachusetts Inc., is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We seek to empower individuals and support the diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.