Youth Counselor

The Children's Home; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Youth Counselors to join their team at a crisis residence center. This role involves providing essential care and support to children and adolescents facing emotional challenges. The Youth Counselor will engage in therapeutic activities, implement crisis intervention plans, and foster a nurturing environment to promote recovery. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and generous paid time off, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of youth. If you are committed to empowering children and families, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

4 weeks of vacation

12 holidays annually

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and crisis intervention techniques.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to children in crisis.
• Implement individualized crisis intervention plans.
• Engage youth in therapeutic activities.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention techniques

Child development principles

Flexibility in working shifts

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: AnchorPoint Crisis Residence - Poughkeepsie, NY

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking Youth Counselors to work in our Anchor Point Crisis Residence Center Program.

Position Summary:

The Youth Counselor provides direct care, supervision, and support to children and adolescents residing in the agency’s Children’s Crisis Residence, AnchorPoint. This short-term, therapeutic program serves youth experiencing emotional or behavioral crises, offering stabilization and skill development in a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment. The Youth Counselor plays a key role in implementing individualized crisis intervention plans, engaging youth in therapeutic activities, and fostering a supportive, nurturing atmosphere to promote emotional regulation and recovery. Youth Counselors will act as a mentor and model appropriate self-regulation skills for the youth.

Available Schedules:

Sun-Thurs 2p-10p

Tues-Sat 2p-10p

Fri-Mon 12p-10p

Fri-Tues 2p-10p

Sun-Tues every other Sat 10p - 8a

Wed-Fri every other Sat 10p - 8a

The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.

Qualifications

MINIMUM:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention techniques, and child development principles.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to transport youth, if required.
• Must complete and pass a pre-employment physical, PPD and drug screen and an annual physical and PPD.

PREFERRED:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, child development, or a related field.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in a residential, crisis, or behavioral health setting is strongly preferred.
• Appropriate certifications/licensure

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.