Counseling Specialist: Group Living Youth Support Travel

SCO Family of Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Service is seeking a Counseling Specialist for the Independence Inn I in Brooklyn, NY. The role is on-site, full-time, with a focus on group living, counseling, and program activities for residents aged adolescents.

The position requires a High School diploma and at least three years of experience working with adolescents. Responsibilities include counseling, case conferences, maintaining records, and coordinating medical appointments for residents.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• At least three years of experience working with adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care for residents including health, safety, clothing, hygiene, and meals.
• Plan and supervise routines for house jobs, dorm chores, wake up and lights-out, laundry.
• Operate group and individual activities and programs.
• Maintain behavior management and response strategies.
• Assist residents with ed/voc needs and health issues as needed.
• Set up medical appointments and verify documentation in residents' files.
• Prepare and review service plans every 60 days.
• Record daily and monthly progress in residents' files and participate in weekly meetings.

Skills

Experience with adolescents

Education

High School diploma

Job description

SCO Family of Service is seeking a Counseling Specialist for the Independence Inn I in Brooklyn, NY. The role is on-site, full-time, with a focus on group living, counseling, and program activities for residents aged adolescents.

The position requires a High School diploma and at least three years of experience working with adolescents. Responsibilities include counseling, case conferences, maintaining records, and coordinating medical appointments for residents.