Youth Counselor

HeartShare Human Services of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

HeartShare Human Services of New York is seeking a Youth Counselor to provide supervision and support to children in Healing Homes. The role involves ensuring a safe and nurturing environment, preparing meals, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid NYS driver's license, and experience in childcare, especially with youth facing emotional challenges.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Employee assistance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid NYS driver's license needed.
• 1 year of professional childcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, support, and direction to children.
• Ensure an orderly schedule for residents and monitor their well-being.
• Prepare meals and maintain household cleanliness.

Skills

Cooking

Household maintenance

Interpersonal communication

Physical stamina

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Description

The Youth Counselor works as scheduled in Healing Homes, providing supervision, support, and direction to children fostering their positive growth and development. Responsibilities include maintaining a hazard-free, clean, and orderly household; preparing meals according to menus; completing logs, forms, and reports; participating in scheduled meetings; and accompanying children for outside activities or appointments.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Provide a warm, homelike atmosphere by establishing individual relationships with residents, focusing on their positive growth and development.
• Offer individualized care and supervision of each resident.
• Ensure an orderly schedule for residents, supervising daily activities such as wake-up, school or program attendance, mealtime, study time, chores, and bedtime; monitor appointments for punctuality.
• Monitor residents' physical well-being, ensuring proper clothing, adequate food, and medical treatments, including medication dispensing.
• Communicate and enforce household rules; apply discipline fairly and objectively.
• Transport children to outside activities and appointments as required.
• Maintain household cleanliness and safety, report maintenance issues promptly, and complete chores efficiently.
• Prepare meals and snacks as assigned, manage petty cash, and complete all required paperwork.
• Participate in meetings, carry out treatment and permanency plans, and provide transportation and supervision for activities.
• Organize and facilitate independent living skills groups, support development, and participate in service planning.
• Deliver trauma-sensitive services, provide counseling, support, crisis intervention, and behavior management.
• Complete documentation timely, assist with household duties, and fulfill tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Additional Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics

• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain emotional stability and authority, serve as a positive role model.
• Be open to trauma-informed training and maintain a trauma-sensitive environment.
• Develop and maintain appropriate boundaries, demonstrate sensitivity to crisis needs, and respect cultural differences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid NYS driver's license.
• Flexibility to work any 10-hour shift required by the program.
• Obtain S95 & F-07 fire safety certification within 3 months.
• At least 1 year of professional childcare experience, preferably with youth with serious emotional disturbances.
• Experience with diverse communities and multicultural issues.
• Skills in cooking, household maintenance, interpersonal communication, physical stamina, and adaptability to individual needs.

Benefits

HeartShare offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance, discounts, and professional development opportunities.

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accommodations during the recruitment process, contact us.

About HeartShare

For over 100 years, HeartShare has dedicated itself to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them lead meaningful lives. Visit our website to learn more.