Youth Counselor - Special Services (Part-Time)

Commonpoint Queens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens is hiring a Youth Counselor at Sam Field Center in Little Neck, NY. The role involves supervising and ensuring the safety of children, assisting with activity planning, and supporting group leaders within the Special Services Department.

The position is part-time and in-person, with a Monday–Friday 9am–5pm schedule. The salary range is $18–$20 per hour, starting at $18, and the role reports to the Group Leader, with opportunities to contribute to program delivery and student

Qualifications

• Candidates should be 18+ years old, or 16–17 with experience with special needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to接受 guidance and supervision, with patience for the children.

Responsibilities

• Attend to daily supervision and safety of children under the Group Leader.
• Assist in planning activities aligned to each child’s needs.
• Engage with children throughout the day and follow the group schedule and interventions.
• Model agency values and professionalism for children and families.
• Ensure staff coverage by arriving on time and keeping group rooms organized.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Team collaboration

Willingness to guidance

Job description

Commonpoint Queens is hiring a Youth Counselor at Sam Field Center in Little Neck, NY. The role involves supervising and ensuring the safety of children, assisting with activity planning, and supporting group leaders within the Special Services Department.

The position is part-time and in-person, with a Monday–Friday 9am–5pm schedule. The salary range is $18–$20 per hour, starting at $18, and the role reports to the Group Leader, with opportunities to contribute to program delivery and student