Overnight Youth Development Counselor - Trauma-Informed Care

Good Shepherd Services; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Personal and Pet Insurance

403 (B) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Youth Development Counselor for overnight shifts at a 10-bed female adolescent Youth Reception Center. The role requires 24-hour supervision, structuring activities, and guiding residents toward positive behavior and skills development.

The position reports to the Residential Life Supervisor and requires full-time onsite work with a 40-hour week, including Day, Evening, and Overnight shifts. Salary ranges from $20 to $22 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent written, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Valid Driver's License; able to drive in the New York Metro areas including the five boroughs and Long Island.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with crisis intervention training and safe restraint procedures.
• Flexible to work evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays.
• Commitment to a strength-based, trauma-informed youth development perspective.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Good Shepherd Services in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Youth Development Counselor for overnight shifts at a 10-bed female adolescent Youth Reception Center. The role requires 24-hour supervision, structuring activities, and guiding residents toward positive behavior and skills development.

The position reports to the Residential Life Supervisor and requires full-time onsite work with a 40-hour week, including Day, Evening, and Overnight shifts. Salary ranges from $20 to $22 per hour.