Youth Counselor-Bilingual Required

Children's Home of Poughkeepsie; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization dedicated to empowering children and families. As a Youth Counselor, you will provide direct care and support to youth in a therapeutic environment, helping them develop skills for emotional regulation and recovery. Enjoy a competitive benefits package and a supportive work atmosphere.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

4 weeks of vacation

12 holidays annually

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of employment experience in child welfare.
• Experience working with children/adolescents in social service.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Proficient computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Youth Counselor-Bilingual Required role at Children's Home of Poughkeepsie

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 facilities. 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 mentors and role models for appropriate self-regulation skills.

Available Schedules

• Wednesday-Saturday 7am-5pm, Sunday-Tuesday OFF
• Sunday-Wednesday 12pm-10pm, Thursday-Saturday OFF
• Wednesday-Saturday 12pm-10pm, Sunday-Tuesday OFF

The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefits package including 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.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid New York State Driver’s License with a good driving record
• At least 1 year of employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting
• Proficient computer and documentation skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Preferred Qualifications

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

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify and will provide your Form I-9 information to confirm your work authorization in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization, you will be given instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue before employment termination.