Youth Development Counselor (Marion Hall)

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused youth services agency is seeking a compassionate Youth Development Counselor to supervise and guide adolescent residents in a therapeutic environment. This role involves planning engaging activities, monitoring participants' educational progress, and ensuring their emotional and physical safety. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends. Ability to manage and support youth facing challenges is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to transition easily between teamwork and independence.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Effective in crisis intervention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, structure, and guidance to residents.
• Plan and lead program activities for youth.
• Monitor school performance and assist with homework.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of participants.
• Complete assessments and maintain documentation.

Skills

Excellent written skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution techniques

Crisis intervention techniques

Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree

Tools

Therapeutic milieu practices

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate Youth Development Counselor's to work alongside other team members to provide 24 hours supervision, structure and guidance to the residents of a female adolescent Youth residential facility. The Youth Development Counselor works with participants and their families to create a therapeutic milieu in which each participant is able to reach their potential and learn socially appropriate behavior, homemaking skills and develop their individual skills and abilities.

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.
• Bilingual – Spanish preferred

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.