Youth Development Counselor (Full Time, Friday - Monday)

Youth Development Counselor Summary

Award-winning nonprofit Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York seeks conscientious and caring Full-Time Youth Development Counselors to join our dedicated team. This position involves supervising children's daily activities, ensuring their safety and custody, and managing their well-being.

Principle Responsibilities

• Supervises the activities of children residing in the cottage; ensures that rules and procedures are followed.
• Depending on the shift assignment, assists in organizing, supervising, and participating in recreational and other group activities which may involve driving clients.
• Instructs children on personal hygiene; supervises and participates in maintaining the cleanliness of the cottage.
• Depending on the shift assignment, prepares and supervises meals and assists in the housekeeping of the residence.
• Enters information concerning activity of residents during shift into the Cottage Log; prepares incident reports as required.

Special Qualifications

• Some knowledge of methods and techniques of dealing with adolescent behavior, group leadership, and appropriate disciplinary procedures.
• Ability to gain and hold the confidence of the children and maintain a sympathetic and understanding attitude towards them.
• Ability to understand and follow laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the care and safety of children under care.
• Thorough knowledge of appropriate restraint techniques.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid NYS driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in handling groups of children & teens, preferably in a residential setting.
• Ability to participate in mandated initial TCI training during weekday evenings upon hire.
• Fluent English reading, writing, speaking, and computer skills necessary to record observations and monitor reports.
• Availability: Full-time employees available to work Friday: 2 pm to 11 pm, Saturday: 12 pm to 11 pm, Sunday: 12 pm to 11 pm, Monday: 2 pm to 11 pm.

Compensation

Starting at $18.00/hour. Salary will be commensurate with experience.