About this opportunity
Ali Forney Center lists this Floater Youth Counselor opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Ali Forney Center
Position Title
Floater Youth Counselor
Department
Housing
Reports To
Housing Director
Location
Schedule
Sunday-Thursday 10pm-6am
Tuesday-Saturday 10pm-6am
Sunday-Thursday 2pm-10pm
Tuesday-Saturday 2pm-10pm
Status
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Compensation
$21.60
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Ali Forney Center (AFC) protects LGBTQ+ youth from homelessness and helps them build the tools needed to live independently. Founded in 2002, AFC provides housing, healthcare, and educational support to thousands of youth each year. AFC creates an affirming, supportive environment where LGBTQ+ youth can thrive.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Floater Youth Counselor is responsible for filling open schedule needs across AFC programs to support daily operations and provide direct care to residents and clients.
Youth Counselors create and supervise a physically and psychologically safe and affirming environment for residents and clients, helping them meet their needs and progress on their goals. Youth Counselors provide individual support and group programming and oversee the functioning of the site. Youth Counselors must be organized, able to work and solve problems independently and communicate effectively with supervisors
Floater Youth Counselors are required to fill open schedules across programs and travel between sites as needed. AFC may cover some travel needs, for example, if needing to travel after the start of a shift.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Resident Support & Engagement
Provide trauma-informed, strengths-based support to residents
Build positive, professional relationships with residents while maintaining appropriate boundaries
Monitor resident safety and well-being throughout each shift
Assist residents in accessing services and community resources
Support crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts as needed
Encourage resident participation in programming and community activities
Program Operations Maintain appropriate staff coverage across assigned housing programs
Conduct room checks, safety rounds, wellness checks and other required program duties
Assist with resident move ins, move outs and daily program operations
Ensure compliance with Housing Program policies and procedures
Maintain clean, safe and welcoming program environments
Documentation Complete timely, accurate and objective documentation
Document resident interactions, incidents and shift activities in accordance with agency standards
Review communication logs and program updates at the beginning of each shift
Communicate pertinent information to oncoming staff and leadership
Cross-Program Support Adapt quickly to different housing programs and operational environments
Follow site-specific procedures while maintaining consistent Standards of Care
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across programs
Support staffing needs across the Housing Department
QUALIFICATIONS Experience working with adolescent/young adult population required
Knowledge of psychosocial needs of LGBTQ/homeless population is helpful
Must be highly organized and able to work independently
Ability and willingness to work at different sites across NYC
Ability to remain awake for the entire shift duration
Ability to walk up at least 3 flights of stairs each hour to complete walk-throughs
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Transgender and gender non confirming people are encourage to apply
Strong commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and social justice
Persons with lived experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is performed across multiple AFC Housing Programs, including emergency and transitional housing settings
Floater Youth Counselors work a fixed full-time schedule (evening or overnight); work locations may change based on operational needs
Employees may be reassigned to another housing program during a shift, with transportation provided by AFC
The role requires frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, responding to crises and the ability to adapt to changing environments while providing resident-centered services.
CORE & ROLE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
AFC Core Competencies Mission alignment and commitment to affirming, youth-centered practice
Cultural humility and ability to work effectively with diverse LGBTQ+ youth populations
Trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to service delivery and collaboration
Clear communication, professionalism, and accountability
Adaptability, sound judgment, and ability to respond calmly in fast-paced environments
Role-Related Competencies Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with youth, colleagues and supervisors
Ability to understand and share the feelings of others, providing compassionate support to youth
Strong ability to identify problems and develop effective solutions independently
Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and program supervisors
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle emergencies calmly and efficiently
Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate documentation and manage multiple tasks effectively
Awareness and understanding of the cultural and social issues affecting LGBTQIA+ and unhoused youth
Ability to mediate and resolve conflicts among youth and between youth and staff
Thank you for your interest in the Ali Forney Center. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. We encourage you to apply for any positions for which you meet the qualifications .
Ali Forney Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and able to thrive. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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