Youth Counselor - Bilingual

Children's Home of Poughkeepsie; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is seeking Youth Counselors for its Unaccompanied Children Program in Poughkeepsie, NY. This full-time role provides direct care to youth experiencing emotional or behavioral crises in a structured, trauma-informed setting.

You will implement crisis intervention plans, facilitate therapeutic activities, and mentor youth to promote emotional regulation and recovery.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Proficient in computer and documentation skills.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License for more than three years with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, supervision, and support to youth in the Unaccompanied Children Program.
• Engage youth in therapeutic activities and crisis planning.
• Model self-regulation and mentor youth in a trauma-informed environment.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Computer and documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Childrens Home of Poughkeepsie - Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: $21.00 - $22.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Second Shift/PM, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

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 Unaccompanied Children Program.

Position Summary

The Youth Counselor provides direct care, supervision, and support to children and adolescents residing in the agency’s Children’s. 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

• Sunday-Wednesday 12p-10p, Thursday-Saturday OFF
• Wednesday-Saturday 12p-10p Sunday-Tuesday OFF

Benefits

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

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• High school diploma or equivalent degree
• Valid New York State Driver’s License for more than three years, with good driving record as determined by the Agency
• Minimum of 1 year of verifiable experience working with children, including volunteer, professional, or internship roles for which references can be provided.
• Proficient in computer and documentation skills

PREFERRED

• Related education and experience are preferred
• Strong personal interested in a variety of life activities
• Related skills, training, or certificates

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.