Overnight Youth Counselor Bilingual Preferred

About the role

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well-being. We are currently seeking Overnight Youth Counselors to work in our Unaccompanied Children Program.

Responsibilities

Ensures a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for youth, employees, and visitors to campus by providing supervision of youth and engaging in day-to-day activities with the youth, including personal care and light housekeeping. Acts as a mentor and models appropriate self-regulation skills for the youth. Functions as part of a team with other Youth Counselors and in cooperation with leadership from other areas of the Agency to assure the safety and therapeutic milieu of the minors in the Nuevas Alas/New Wings program.

Qualifications

MINIMUM: - High school diploma or equivalent degree - Valid New York State Driver's License for more than three years, with good driving record as determined by the Agency - Minimum of 1 year of verifiable experience working with children, including volunteer, professional, or internship roles for which references can be provided. - Proficient in computer and documentation skills PREFERRED: - Bilingual in English and Spanish - Related education and experience are preferred - Strong personal interest in a variety of life activities - Related skills, training, or certificates

Benefits

The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.