We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate Youth Development Counselor's to work alongside other team members to provide 24 hours supervision, structure and guidance to the residents of a female adolescent Youth residential facility. The Youth Development Counselor works with participants and their families to create a therapeutic milieu in which each participant is able to reach their potential and learn socially appropriate behavior, homemaking skills and develop their individual skills and abilities. Job Title; Youth Development Counselor
Reports to: Residential Life Supervisor; Marion Hall
Location: 337 E. 17th Street, New York, NY 10003
Hours:
40 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt Position requires staff to be on site. Must be available to work full time Day; Evening and/or Overnight Shift. Some weekends will be required.
Salary Range: $20-$22 per hour
Major Duties:- Ensure the whereabouts and safety of participants at all times
- Plan, lead and engage participants in a range of program activities including recreational activities, family activities, tutoring, cultural events, and special activities for evenings or weekends.
- Escort participants to and from court, school, medical, pre-placement visits to other agencies, family/sibling visits, and other various appointments
- Monitor participants school performance, including homework assistance and tutoring.
- Supervise and record participant medical needs and follow-up on recommendations.
- Attend teacher/social worker update meetings.
- Maintain documentation logs of daily activities, progress notes and critical events.
- Complete assessments and reports for presentation at team meetings.
- Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings.
- 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
- Must have excellent written, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to transition easily between working independently with a high degree of self-initiative and contributing as part of a team.
- Valid Driver's License required
- Participate in creating a safe and therapeutic milieu.
- Effective in conflict resolution and crisis intervention techniques and practices.
- Must be able to successfully complete state mandated crisis intervention training, and perform physical restraint of a resident.
- Must be able to successfully complete state mandated medication administration training.
- Must be flexible to work evening, overnight, weekend and holiday hours.
- Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth and family development and trauma-informed perspective.
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
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 participant's body weight.
