Trauma-Informed Youth Development Counselor

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services in Brooklyn, New York, is seeking a compassionate Youth Development Counselor to provide support to female adolescents at a Youth Reception Center. The role involves offering supervision, leading program activities, and creating a therapeutic environment to help youth reach their potential.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, excellent communication skills, and flexibility to work various shifts. Join us in making a difference in the communities we serve!

Qualifications

• Ability to transition easily between working independently and part of a team.
• Must be flexible to work evening, overnight, weekend and holiday hours.
• Commitment to work from a strength-based, youth and family development perspective.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and guidance to youth participants.
• Plan and engage participants in various program activities.
• Monitor and assist with participants' school performance.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Organizational skills

Crisis intervention techniques

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Good Shepherd Services in Brooklyn, New York, is seeking a compassionate Youth Development Counselor to provide support to female adolescents at a Youth Reception Center. The role involves offering supervision, leading program activities, and creating a therapeutic environment to help youth reach their potential.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, excellent communication skills, and flexibility to work various shifts. Join us in making a difference in the communities we serve!