Per Diem Youth Development Counselor (Green House)

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services is seeking a Per Diem Youth Development Counselor for the Green House program in the Bronx. The role involves direct supervision, behavior management, and group/individual counseling with residents, along with developing treatment plans and coordinating with families when appropriate.

Hours are 17-20 per week, on-site, non-exempt. Salary ranges $20–$22 per hour based on experience; on-site duties include transportation and attendance at required trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Must complete and pass the program’s designated behavior management/physical intervention training.
• Capable of sustained physical exertion and must not have conditions preventing physical intervention.
• Commitment to use The Missouri Model.
• Commitment to a strength-based, youth development and trauma-informed perspective.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and be accountable for the whereabouts of residents at all times.
• Manage residents' behavior; maintain order.
• Implement daily living routines, schedules and procedures.
• Ensure the safety of the residents and maintain security and high standard of cleanliness throughout the house.
• Provide individual and group counseling for residents and, when appropriate, work with residents' families and participate in the development and execution of treatment plans including home visits and recreational activities.
• Maintain records, logs, reports and adhere to documentation requirements.
• Participate in planning and execution of educational, recreational, and personal enrichment activities.
• Ensure proper care and supervision of supplies and Agency equipment.
• Participate in ongoing meetings, conferences and training programs.
• Interact and communicate with Good Shepherd staff regarding residents and the program in general.
• Provide safe transportation for residents.
• Escort residents to and from court, school and other appointments.
• Attend all mandatory training required by ACS and GSS.
• Responsible for adhering to all pertinent ACS regulations.
• Use the Missouri model of group treatment.
• Use and practice the Sanctuary Model tools to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
• Promote and model the Sanctuary Model commitments to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
• Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Commitment to Missouri Model

Trauma-informed approach

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred

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Per Diem Youth Development Counselor (Green House)

Relief Youth Development Counselors take a caring, personal approach to meeting youth’s daily basic needs while providing physical and emotional safety. Assist youth in learning how to work together to solve problems in positive ways, implement group and individual treatment plans, provide group counseling, help youth develop life skills and develop constructive relationships with youth. Effectively use Sanctuary and Missouri models.

Job Title: Relief Youth Development Counselor

Reports to: Residential Life Supervisor; Green House

Location: 2190 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

Hours: 17-20 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt Position requires staff to be on-site. Must be available full time for Day; Evening and/or Overnight shift. Some weekends will be required.

Salary: $20- $22/hour (Based on relevant experience)

Major Duties:

• Provide direct supervision and be accountable for the whereabouts of residents at all times.
• Manage residents' behavior; maintain order.
• Implement daily living routines, schedules and procedures.
• Ensure the safety of the residents and maintain security and high standard of cleanliness throughout the house.
• Provide individual and group counseling for residents and, when appropriate, work with residents' families and participate in the development and execution of treatment plans which includes supervised home visits, recreational activities, etc.
• Maintain records, logs, reports and adhere to documentation requirements.
• Participate in the planning and execution of educational, recreational, and personal enrichment activities.
• Ensure the proper care and supervision of supplies and Agency equipment.
• Participate in ongoing meetings, conferences and training programs.
• Interact and communicate with Good Shepherd staff in matters related to, but not limited to, the needs of the residents and the program in general.
• Provide safe transportation for residents.
• Escort residents to and from court, school and other appointments.
• Attend all mandatory training required by ACS and GSS.
• Responsible for adhering to all pertinent ACS regulations.
• Effectively use the Missouri model of group treatment.
• 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/GED required.
• Associate or bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must be able to complete and pass all components of the program’s designated behavior management/physical intervention training.
• Applicants must be capable of sustained physical exertion and have no disability or condition (i.e. heart condition, recent surgery) that would prevent them from participating in physical intervention practice such as standing and kneeling movements to and from the floor, supporting another participant’s body weight, etc.
• Must have a commitment to use The Missouri Model, a group-based rehabilitative and therapeutic approach.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development and trauma-informed perspective.