Youth Support Counselor

Location

Brightwaters, NY

Reports To

Program Manager

Department

L.I. Residential Programs

Schedule

Full Time / Onsite

Pay

$20/hour

Hiring Incentive

$1,000 after 500 worked hours

About the Role

The Youth Support Counselor is responsible for supervising and providing emotional support to our youth. After completing extensive training, you will be able to utilize a strengths-based, trauma informed approach to working with our children. This position reports to the Sr. Program Manager with further support from the treatment team and the Program’s Assistant Director.

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of related experience working with children/youth is preferred
• Ability to accurately document children’s activities
• Must have valid driver’s license requirement
• Ability and willingness to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends
• Must successfully complete all required training
• Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s Mission, core values, Sanctuary commitments and social justice

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for our youth
• Maintain consistent daily routines of the living unit in accordance with Agency policy and treatment plan
• Supervise clients’ attendance/participation at structured activities (i.e., school, reaction, chores, meals)
• Implement treatment team recommendations
• Report behaviors believed to be symptomatic or emotional, physical, or psychological disturbances
• Document clients’ behaviors and activities
• Safely transport clients to scheduled appointments, recreation events, etc.
• Assist children in learning independent living skills (i.e., basic hygiene, dress, cooking)
• Aid youth in completing homework assignments

Benefits/Perks

• A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family (fulltime required)
• 403B retirement benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, 12 paid holidays for fulltime, sick leave based on hours worked)
• Free employee assistance program through National EAP
• Insurance discounts for our staff and their families
• Trainings to support professional and personal development
• Employee wellness program
• Employee recognition activities