Youth Care & Enrichment Specialist

SCO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services is seeking a dedicated residential counselor in New York to support adolescents in a safe, structured living environment. You will supervise daily routines, help implement meal plans, and participate in individual and group activities, fostering positive relationships with residents and families.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completed TCI training, and references. Prior youth services experience is a plus and equal opportunity employment is upheld.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HS Diploma or GED.
• TCI training with written test and demonstration of competency to perform physical restraints.
• Prior exposure to working with an adolescent population desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, clean and caring living environment for program residents.
• Prepare meals according to weekly meal planner.
• Participate in activity programming including individual and group activities, sports, games, trips, enrichment activities, etc.
• Enforce the program’s daily routine by accurately completing reports, checklists & daily point sheets.
• Attention to and support of medical issues, student educational/vocational needs, case work, and clinical appoints.
• Appropriately confront negative behavior whenever it occurs.
• Maintain professional, positive and encouraging relationships with all residents, family members, and agency staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

SCO Family of Services is seeking a dedicated residential counselor in New York to support adolescents in a safe, structured living environment. You will supervise daily routines, help implement meal plans, and participate in individual and group activities, fostering positive relationships with residents and families.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completed TCI training, and references. Prior youth services experience is a plus and equal opportunity employment is upheld.