NSD Youth Counselor - $1500 Sign On Bonus (4537)

Description

This position is eligible for a $1,500.00 Sign On Bonus.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides daily support, supervision, and mentorship to youth
• Models positive behavior and conflict-resolution strategies
• Helps youth develop life skills, emotional regulation, and accountability
• Safeguards safety, structure, and consistency within the facility
• Collaborates with case managers, probation officers, educators, and mental health professionals to ensure youth's well-being
• Maintains accurate documentation and provides detailed documentation pertaining to incident management
• Performs daily food preparation
• Adheres to agency policies and procedures; supports agency mission, vision, and values
• Participates in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives
• Affords assistance with daily general household tasks including but not limited to laundry and more
• Assists with daily transportation of youth and performs check-ins with youth while outside the facility
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in juvenile detention centers, group homes, youth shelters, youth diversion programs or in a comparable discipline involving work with youth and families OR an associate’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience
• Successful completion of training of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification and First Aid/CPR training is required following hire as part of on-the-job training
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours including day, evening, weekend, and holidays
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history
• Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population