Youth Counselor

Description

The Residential youth counselor provides around the clock supervision, support, and structure for the residents. Provide individualized care and supervision of each resident. Model positive behaviors and implement core values. Use strength-based intervention, communication. 
Assess, instruct and measure daily and independent living skills. Provide a therapeutic milieu and promote appropriate socialization. Create a warm, caring, home-like environment. Participate in the service planning and review process. Deliver services in accordance with service goals and objectives. Employ trauma-sensitive practices. Accompany, supervise, and provide transportation (when necessary) for appointments, home visits, sibling visits and activities. Promote family involvement and reunification as appropriate. Provide counseling and support. Ensure adherence to medication regimen. Provide crisis intervention and behavior management. Report incidents, occurrences or untoward events to the supervisor as soon as they occur and complete appropriate paperwork. Complete all assigned documentation in a timely fashion. Assist in residence household duties (general cleaning, laundry, shopping, meal planning and preparation); train and supervise children in developing these skills. Attend supervision and meetings as scheduled. Distribute and reconcile petty cash according to Community Residence procedures. Fulfill any other tasks assigned by the residence manager.

Qualifications

High school diploma
Experience working with children with serious emotional disturbance
Ability to work flexible shifts
NYS Driver’s License
 

Benefits:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment;
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays;
• 403(B) retirement plan with employer contribution;
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit);
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events;
• Tuition Assistance Program;
• Professional Development opportunities;
• Gympass Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount;
• BJs Membership discount;
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more.
• Employee Referral Program

Salary : $21 - $23