Overnight Youth Development Counselor (Sun–Tue)

Littleflowerny; Wading River (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is seeking a Youth Development Counselor for a Sunday-Tuesday overnight shift in Wading River, NY. The role involves supervising children, maintaining safety and records, and providing calm, supportive care during late-night hours.

Starting wage is $18.00 per hour, with potential raise based on experience. A High School Diploma or GED and a NYS driver’s license are required to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid NYS driver’s license is required.
• Experience handling groups of children & teens, preferably in a residential setting.
• Fluent English reading, writing, speaking; computer skills necessary to record observations and monitor reports.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the activities of the children residing in the cottage; ensures that rules and procedures are followed.
• Depending on the shift assignment, may assist in organizing, supervising and participating in recreational and other group activities which may involve driving clients.
• Instructs children on personal hygiene; supervises and participates in maintaining the cleanliness of the cottage.
• Depending on the shift assignment, may be expected to prepare and supervise meals and assist in the housekeeping of the residence.
• Enters information concerning activity of residents during shift into the Cottage Log; prepares incident reports as required.
• Some knowledge of the methods and techniques of dealing with adolescent behavior, of group leadership and of appropriate disciplinary procedures.
• Ability to gain and hold the confidence of the children and to maintain a sympathetic and understanding attitude towards them.
• Ability to understand and follow the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the care and safety of children under care.
• Ability to keep routine records and to make oral and written reports.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Thorough knowledge of appropriate restraint techniques.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.
• Experience in handling groups of children & teens, preferably in a residential setting.
• Ability to participate in mandated initial TCI training during weekday evenings upon hire.
• Fluent English reading, writing, speaking, computer skills necessary to record observations and monitor reports

Skills

Experience with groups of children &te

NYS driver’s license

English fluency

Record keeping

TCI training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is seeking a Youth Development Counselor for a Sunday-Tuesday overnight shift in Wading River, NY. The role involves supervising children, maintaining safety and records, and providing calm, supportive care during late-night hours.

Starting wage is $18.00 per hour, with potential raise based on experience. A High School Diploma or GED and a NYS driver’s license are required to apply.