Youth Development Counselor

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services in New York, NY is hiring a Youth Development Counselor to support participants in residential settings. You will ensure safety, plan activities, and escort participants to appointments, with on-site responsibilities.

The role requires a high school diploma (associate/bachelor preferred), strong written and organizational skills, a valid driver's license, and willingness to work day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. Sanctuary Model experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Excellent written, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience with crisis intervention and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the whereabouts and safety of participants at all times.
• Lead and engage participants in programs including tutoring and activities.
• Escort participants to appointments and outings.
• Monitor school performance and provide homework help.
• Maintain logs and document progress and incidents.
• Attend meetings and trainings; participate in Sanctuary Model initiatives.
• Promote trauma-informed culture and model Sanctuary Model commitments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Crisis intervention techniques

Self-initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

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Job Title; Youth Development Counselor

Reports to: Residential Life Supervisor; Marion Hall

Location: 337 E. 17th Street, New York, NY 10003

Hours: 40 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt Position requires staff to be on site. Must be available to work full time Day; Evening and/or Overnight Shift. Some weekends will be required.

Salary Range: $20-$22 per hour

Major Duties:

• Ensure the whereabouts and safety of participants at all times
• Plan, lead and engage participants in a range of program activities including recreational activities, family activities, tutoring, cultural events, and special activities for evenings or weekends.
• Escort participants to and from court, school, medical, pre-placement visits to other agencies, family/sibling visits, and other various appointments
• Monitor participants’ school performance, including homework assistance and tutoring.
• Supervise and record participant medical needs and follow-up on recommendations.
• Attend teacher/social worker update meetings.
• Maintain documentation logs of daily activities, progress notes and critical events.
• Complete assessments and reports for presentation at team meetings.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Effectively use and practice the Sanctuary Model tools: safety plans, community meetings, psycho-educational groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences (or similar), and self-care in the department/program to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
• Promote and model the seven Sanctuary Model commitments to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
• Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss and Future) framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must have excellent written, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to transition easily between working independently with a high degree of self-initiative and contributing as part of a team.
• Valid Driver's License required
• Participate in creating a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Effective in conflict resolution and crisis intervention techniques and practices.
• Must be able to successfully complete state mandated crisis intervention training, and perform physical restraint of a resident.
• Must be able to successfully complete state mandated medication administration training.
• Must be flexible to work evening, overnight, weekend and holiday hours.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth and family development and trauma-informed perspective.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be able to successfully complete state mandated crisis intervention training within two months of hire
• Must successfully complete a pre-hire physical ability test.
• Ability to perform physical restraint of youth using approved restraint procedures.
• Must be capable of sustained physical exertion and have no limitations on ability to engage in necessary physical intervention activities including but not limited to: standing, twisting, turning, kneeling, and supporting a participant’s body weight.