Youth Development Counselor - Care (Tue-Sat 7a-3p)

Littleflowerny; Wading River (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 29,618; Full time

Job summary

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York seeks a full-time Youth Development Counselor in Wading River, NY, working Tuesday to Saturday from 7am to 3pm.

The role involves supervising children in a cottage, enforcing rules, facilitating activities, and maintaining records. A High School Diploma or GED and a valid NYS driver’s license are required; experience with groups of children/teens in residential settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid NYS driver's license.
• Experience supervising groups of children or teens is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, reading and writing.

Responsibilities

• Supervises activities of children residing in the cottage and enforces rules.
• Assists in organizing, supervising, and participating in recreational activities and may drive clients.
• Instructs children on personal hygiene and helps maintain cottage cleanliness.
• Assists in meal preparation and housekeeping as required.
• Maintains logs and prepares incident reports; records activity and observations.

Skills

NYS Driver's License

Fluent English

Child supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York seeks a full-time Youth Development Counselor in Wading River, NY, working Tuesday to Saturday from 7am to 3pm.

The role involves supervising children in a cottage, enforcing rules, facilitating activities, and maintaining records. A High School Diploma or GED and a valid NYS driver’s license are required; experience with groups of children/teens in residential settings is preferred.