Trauma-Informed Youth Counselor - Residential Programs

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

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services is seeking a Youth Development Counselor for Sharpe House in the Bronx, NY. The role requires on-site work with day, evening, and overnight shifts; weekends are required. You will provide direct supervision, safety, and supportive counseling to youth in residential programs.

Responsibilities include implementing routines, coordinating visits, maintaining records, and promoting trauma-informed care. Training and adherence to DYFJ and OCFS regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid New York State Driver’s license required.
• Must be able to complete and pass all components of required physical intervention training.
• Must successfully complete a pre-hire physical ability test.
• Ability to perform physical restraint of youth using approved restraint procedures.
• Must be capable of sustained physical exertion and have no limitations on ability to engage in necessary physical intervention activities including but not limited to standing, twisting, turning, kneeling, and supporting a participant’s body weight.

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 residence.
• Provide individual and group counseling for residents and, when appropriate, work with residents' families and participate in youth and family development.
• Coordinate court ordered visits including supervised home visits and facility visits.

Skills

Driver's license

Physical intervention training

Pre-hire physical ability test

Physical restraint techniques

Trauma-informed approach

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Good Shepherd Services is seeking a Youth Development Counselor for Sharpe House in the Bronx, NY. The role requires on-site work with day, evening, and overnight shifts; weekends are required. You will provide direct supervision, safety, and supportive counseling to youth in residential programs.

Responsibilities include implementing routines, coordinating visits, maintaining records, and promoting trauma-informed care. Training and adherence to DYFJ and OCFS regulations are essential.