Overnight Youth Development Counselor

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd; New York (NY); In loco; USD 28.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Youth Development Counselor for the Overnight Shift to provide 24-hour supervision and a structured, therapeutic milieu at a 10-bed female adolescent Youth Reception Center. Location: 479 Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207. Hours are 40 per week, non-exempt; some weekends required; on-site work only.

Salary range is $20–$22 per hour. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with an Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred, and a valid NY

Competenze

• Must have excellent written, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Valid Driver's License required; comfortable driving in the New York Metro areas including the five boroughs and Long Island.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Written communications

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Self-initiative

Driver's license

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Youth Development Counselor for the Overnight Shift to provide 24-hour supervision and a structured, therapeutic milieu at a 10-bed female adolescent Youth Reception Center. Location: 479 Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207. Hours are 40 per week, non-exempt; some weekends required; on-site work only.

Salary range is $20–$22 per hour. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with an Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred, and a valid NY