Youth Development Counselor (Green House)

Job Title

Young Development Counselor

About the Role

Join our team! Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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 house.
• Provide individual and group counseling for residents and, when appropriate, work with residents' families and participate in the development and execution of treatment plans which includes supervised home visits, recreational activities, etc.
• Maintain records, logs, reports and adhere to documentation requirements.
• Participate in the planning and execution of 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.
• Escort residents to and from court, school and other appointments.
• Attend all mandatory training required by ACS and GSS.
• Responsible for adhering to all pertinent ACS regulations.
• Effectively use the Missouri model of group treatment.
• Effectively use and practice the Sanctuary Model tools: safety plans, community meetings, psycho-educational groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences (or similar), and self-care in the department/program to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
• Promote and model the seven Sanctuary Model commitments to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
• Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss and Future) framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/GED is required.
• An Associate or Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• A valid New York State drivers license is required.
• Must be able to complete and pass all components of the programs designated behavior management/physical intervention training.
• Must be capable of sustained physical exertion and have no disability or condition (i.e. heart condition, recent surgery) that would prevent them from participating in physical intervention practice such as standing and kneeling movements to and from the floor, supporting another participant's body weight, etc.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.
• Must have a commitment to use The Missouri Model, a group-based rehabilitative and therapeutic approach.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development and trauma-informed perspective.

Benefits

Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits.

Schedule

40 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt

Position requires staff to be on-site. Must be available full-time for Day, Evening, and/or Overnight shift. Some weekends will be required.

Pay

$20- $22/hour (Based on relevant experience)