Youth Counselor-Bilingual Required

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

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking dedicated Youth Counselors to join their team. This role involves providing direct care and support to children facing emotional challenges in a structured, trauma-informed setting. The ideal candidate will engage youth in therapeutic activities and foster a nurturing environment, helping them develop essential self-regulation skills. With a commitment to empowering families, this organization offers a rewarding work atmosphere and comprehensive benefits, including generous paid time off and a supportive team culture. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, this opportunity 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

• Minimum of 1 year experience in child welfare working with youth.
• Valid NY State Driver’s License with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Computer and documentation skills

Experience in child welfare

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Childrens Home of Poughkeepsie - Poughkeepsie, NY

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Salary Range: $21.00 - $22.00 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 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:

Wednesday-Saturday 7a-5p, Sunday-Tuesday OFF

Sunday-Wednesday 12p-10p Thursday-Saturday OFF

Wednesday-Saturday 12p-10p Sunday-Tuesday OFF

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 equivalent degree
• Valid New York State Driver’s License with good driving record as determined by the Agency
• Minimum of 1 year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting.
• Proficient in computer and documentation skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

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.