Youth Development Counselor (Sharpe House)

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

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd in Bronx, New York, is seeking dynamic Youth Development Counselors for our Residential Programs. You will provide direct supervision, support daily routines, and ensure physical and emotional safety for youth in our care.

On-site, 40 hours per week with day, evening, and overnight shifts, including weekends. The role requires completion of required training and adherence to all regulatory and Sanctuary Model commitments to foster a trauma-informed, non-violent

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid New York State Driver’s license required.
• Must be able to complete and pass all components of required physical intervention training.
• Must successfully complete a pre-hire physical ability test.
• Ability to perform physical restraint of youth using approved restraint procedures.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength based, youth development and trauma-informed perspective.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and be accountable for the whereabouts of residents at all times.
• Manage residents’ behavior; maintain order.
• Implement daily living routines, schedules and procedures.
• Ensure the safety of the residents and maintain security and high standard of cleanliness throughout the residence.
• Provide individual and group counseling for residents and, when appropriate, work with residents' families and participate in youth and family development.
• Maintain records, logs, reports and adhere to documentation requirements.
• Participate in the planning and execution of educational, recreational, and personal enrichment activities.
• Ensure the proper care and supervision of supplies and agency equipment.
• Participate in ongoing meetings, conferences and training programs.
• Interact and communicate with Good Shepherd staff in matters related to, but not limited to, the needs of the residents and the program in general.
• Providing safe transportation for residents for court ordered appointments.
• Attend all mandatory training required by DYFJ and GSS.
• Responsible for adhering to all DYFJ and OCFS regulations.
• Effectively use and practice Sanctuary Model tools to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
• Promote and model the Sanctuary Model commitments to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
• Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical intervention training

Trauma-informed approach

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for dynamic and compassionate Youth Development Counselors to work in our Residential Programs. In this role, you will take a caring, personal approach to meeting youth’s basic needs while providing physical and emotional safety.

Job Title: Youth Development Counselor

Reports to: Residential Life Supervisor; Sharp House

Location: 2207 University Avenue, Bronx, New York 10453

Hours: 40/hours (Non-Exempt). Position requires staff to be on site. Must be able to commit to day, evening, and/or overnight shifts. Weekends will be required.

Salary Range: $20-22 per hour based on relevant experience and education

Major Duties

• Provide direct supervision and be accountable for the whereabouts of residents at all times.
• Manage residents’ behavior; maintain order.
• Implement daily living routines, schedules and procedures.
• Ensure the safety of the residents and maintain security and high standard of cleanliness throughout the residence.
• Provide individual and group counseling for residents and, when appropriate, work with residents' families and participate in youth and family development. Coordinate court ordered visits which includes supervised home visits, day passes and facility visits, etc. (Visits suspended during use as quarantine house.)
• Maintain records, logs, reports and adhere to documentation requirements.
• Participate in the planning and execution of educational, recreational, and personal enrichment activities.
• Ensure the proper care and supervision of supplies and agency equipment.
• Participate in ongoing meetings, conferences and training programs.
• Interact and communicate with Good Shepherd staff in matters related to, but not limited to, the needs of the residents and the program in general.
• Providing safe transportation for residents for court ordered appointments. (Not during use as quarantine house.)
• Attend all mandatory training required by DYFJ (Department of Youth Family Justice ) and GSS.
• Responsible for adhering to all DYFJ and OCFS regulations.
• 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.
• Valid New York State Driver’s license required.
• Must be able to complete and pass all components of required physical intervention training.
• 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.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength based, youth 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.