Youth Development Counselor (Thursday -Sunday)

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York; Wading River (NY); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is seeking Full-Time Youth Development Counselors to supervise and engage with children in a residential setting. Responsibilities include maintaining rules, organizing activities, and ensuring cleanliness.

The role requires a valid NYS driver's license and a High School Diploma or GED. Successful candidates will have the ability to interact positively with adolescents and maintain accurate records. The starting pay is $18.00 per hour, with opportunities for salary increases based on experience.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS driver's license required.
• Experience with groups of children and teens, preferably in a residential setting.
• Ability to participate in mandated initial TCI training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and ensure rules are followed.
• Organize and assist in group activities.
• Maintain cleanliness of the cottage and assist with meals.
• Prepare reports and log activities.

Skills

Knowledge of adolescent behavior

Group leadership skills

Ability to follow instructions

Record-keeping

Communication skills in English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for Full-Time Youth Development Counselors that are available to work from Thursday & Friday 2 pm to 11 pm, Saturday & Sunday 12 pm to 11 pm.

Youth Development Counselor Summary Job Description

• 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.
• Valid NYS driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in handling 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 necessary to record observations and monitor reports

Availability:

Full-time positions for Thursday & Friday 2 pm to 11 pm, Saturday & Sunday 12 pm to 11 pm.

Compensation

Starting at $18.00/hour. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected group status