Senior Youth Detention Supervisor – Evening Shift

TOGETHER for Youth; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Travel required

Job summary

TOGETHER for Youth in New York State seeks a Senior Detention Counselor III to coordinate orientation, training, and supervision of Detention Counselors on rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. The role may function as facility administrator at times.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Human Services (or equivalent) and 4 years of experience with at-risk youth in detention or residential settings, or 6 years without the degree, plus a valid driver’s license and travel

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Human Services (or equivalent) and 4 years of full-time experience working with at-risk youth in a detention or residential setting.
• Or 6 years of full-time experience working with at-risk youth in a detention or residential setting.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours including day, evening, weekend and holidays; subject to call hours.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle; travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates paraprofessional staff and assists with disruptive residents using behavior modification and counseling interventions.
• Provides on-the-job training and conducts orientations for staff and visitors; assists in supervision of residents; oversees visitation programs.
• Supervises admissions/releases during off-business hours; monitors isolation when necessary.
• Develops program plans and activities with medical, clinical, and administrative staff; maintains records and inventories supplies; conducts fire drills and safety checks.
• Ensures residents are cared for in a safe, structured environment and coordinates travel when needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Behavior modification

On-the-job training

Documentation

Education

Associates Degree in Human Services

4 years experience with at-risk youth

Job description

TOGETHER for Youth in New York State seeks a Senior Detention Counselor III to coordinate orientation, training, and supervision of Detention Counselors on rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. The role may function as facility administrator at times.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Human Services (or equivalent) and 4 years of experience with at-risk youth in detention or residential settings, or 6 years without the degree, plus a valid driver’s license and travel