Relief Youth Development Counselor (Rose House)

Major Duties

• Provide direct supervision and be accountable for the whereabouts of residents at all times.
• Manage residents' behavior; maintain order.
• Implement daily living routines, schedules and procedures.
• Ensure the safety of the residents and maintain security and high standard of cleanliness throughout the residence.
• Provide individual and group counseling for residents and, when appropriate, work with residents' families and participate in youth and family development.
• Cookordinate court ordered visits which includes supervised home visits, day passes and facility visits, etc. (Visits suspended during use as quarantine house.)
• Maintain records, logs, reports and adhere to documentation requirements.
• Coordinate educational, recreational, and personal enrichment activities.
• Ensure the proper care and supervision of supplies and agency equipment.
• Participate in ongoing meetings, conferences and training programs.
• Interact and communicate with Good Shepherd staff in matters related to, but not limited to, the needs of the residents and the program in general.
• Provide safe transportation for residents for court ordered appointments. (Not during use as quarantine house.)
• Attend all mandatory training required by DYFJ (Department of Youth Family Justice) and GSS.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED required.
• A valid New York State drivers license required.
• Must be able to complete and pass all components of required physical intervention training.
• Must successfully complete a pre-hire physical ability test.
• Ability to perform physical restraint of youth using approved restraint procedures.
• Must be capable of sustained physical exertion and have no limitations on ability to engage in necessary physical intervention activities including but not limited to: standing, twisting, turning, kneeling, and supporting a participants body weight.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength based, youth development and trauma-informed perspective.

Additional Qualifications

• Must be able to successfully complete state mandated crisis intervention training within two months of hire.
• Must successfully complete a pre-hire physical ability test.
• Ability to perform physical restraint of youth using approved restraint procedures.
• Must be capable of sustained physical exertion and have no limitations on ability to engage in necessary physical intervention activities including but not limited to: standing, twisting, turning, kneeling, and supporting a participants body weight.

About the Role

Relief Youth Development Counselors play a crucial role in the residential programs at Good Shepherd Services. They are responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of the residents, providing individual and group counseling, and coordinating various activities to promote the growth and development of the youth.

Benefits

Good Shepherd Services offers a competitive salary range of $20-$22 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $20-$22 per hour.

Schedule

The position is a 20-hour per week, non-exempt role with some weekend availability required.