Youth Counselor/Youth Specialist

Techdirt, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to support youth in a residential setting. This role involves ensuring daily living needs are met, implementing program policies, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be flexible to work various shifts, including weekends. In this rewarding position, you will make a significant impact on the lives of young individuals, guiding them through challenges and helping them develop essential life skills. Join a committed team that values diversity and promotes positive change in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Computer, written, and oral skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support residential clients, ensuring safety and order.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation as required.
• Conduct intakes and provide information about local resources.

Skills

Computer Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Bilingual Skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Leake & Watts Services Inc | New York, NY 10007

Company Overview: Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity. Each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in downtown Brooklyn.

Job Summary: To ensure all daily living needs and essential treatment services are provided to youth. This involves the implementation of following and adhering to all program scheduling, policies and procedures and staff utilizing Therapeutic Crisis Interventions (TCI) in all program components and interactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain shift coverage and primary supervision and support of residential clients. Set and contribute to a safe, dignified, orderly atmosphere by enforcing program rules, policies, and procedures.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies including contacting appropriate staff and supervisors, interacting with police, fire, and medical personnel as needed. Perform daily maintenance duties including, but not limited to: cleaning and maintaining communal areas (hallways, kitchen, lounge, main office, computer room, staff bathrooms) and preparing/serving resident meals as needed.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records, files, correspondence, and statistics; complete necessary documentation (both hand-written and computer-based/data entry) in a timely, accurate, complete, and legible manner.
• May include notations in the shelter log, bed roster, incident reports, late arrivals, sign-in sheets, showers and laundry schedules, and any other forms used or directed by a supervisor.
• Perform intakes with new incoming clients, which include reviewing program agreements and rules, providing a building tour, and providing information about local resources (provided in each program's resource binder).
• Conduct regular rounds of the facility, inspecting client living quarters, bathrooms, common rooms, building entrances, and exits.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff; respond to client requests; observe and adhere to client confidentiality standards.
• Ensure effective communication of priority information to all necessary staff and shifts; participate in staff and shift change meetings as required.
• Provide front desk and other reception duties in a professional and courteous manner, relaying timely and accurate messages. Front desk duties also include limiting access to the facility to clients, staff, and authorized visitors and service providers.

Qualifications

Candidate must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred. Computer skills, written and oral skills are required. Bi-lingual preferred. Candidates must also be flexible to work all shifts including at least one weekend day.

Supervisory Responsibility: No

This position is based at one of our Transitional Independent Living (TIL) Facilities; Residential programs for Runaway/Homeless youth between the ages 16-20 or our Homeless Young Adults (HYA); A Residential Program for Homeless young males between the ages 21-24 (HYA).

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This position is in a 24/7 program. Additionally, evening and weekend hours will be required. Available shifts are based on program need: Shift Hours: 2 Morning shifts 7am-3pm, 2 Evening shifts 3pm-11pm, 2 Overnight Awake Shifts 11pm-7am. Shifts will be assigned after completion of TCI & NEO (New Employee Orientation).

Travel (if required): Occasionally

Physical Requirements: Must be able to pass Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), including the physical portion.

Other Duties

• Act as a role model - guiding clients and facilitating appropriate behavior about daily living skills, self-care, personal interaction, social relationships, and constructive time management.
• Maintain and promote a cooperative, harmonious, teamwork environment, interacting with clients and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.