Youth Development Counselor: Make a Real Difference

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York; Wading River (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is seeking a Youth Development Counselor on a per diem basis. You will supervise daily activities of children in a cottage, ensure safety, and follow shift-specific routines.

You may assist with recreational activities and driving clients, and help with meals and housekeeping as needed. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid NYS driver’s license, and the ability to communicate in fluent English.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.
• Experience with groups of children & teens, preferably in a residential setting.
• Ability to participate in mandated initial TCI training during weekday evenings upon hire.
• Fluent English reading, writing, speaking, computer skills to record observations and monitor reports.
• Knowledge of laws and safety regulations pertaining to care of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the activities of the children residing in the cottage; ensures that rules and procedures are followed.
• Depending on the shift assignment, may assist in organizing, supervising and participating in recreational and other group activities which may involve driving clients.
• Instructs children on personal hygiene; supervises and participates in maintaining the cleanliness of the cottage.
• Depending on the shift assignment, may be expected to prepare and supervise meals and assist in the housekeeping of the residence.
• Enters information concerning activity of residents during shift into the Cottage Log; prepares incident reports as required.
• Some knowledge of the methods and techniques of dealing with adolescent behavior, of group leadership and of appropriate disciplinary procedures.
• Ability to gain and hold the confidence of the children and to maintain a sympathetic and understanding attitude towards them.
• Ability to understand and follow the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the care and safety of children under care.
• Ability to keep routine records and to make oral and written reports.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Thorough knowledge of appropriate restraint techniques.
• Fluent English reading, writing, speaking, computer skills necessary to record observations and monitor reports.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is seeking a Youth Development Counselor on a per diem basis. You will supervise daily activities of children in a cottage, ensure safety, and follow shift-specific routines.

You may assist with recreational activities and driving clients, and help with meals and housekeeping as needed. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid NYS driver’s license, and the ability to communicate in fluent English.