Youth Development Counselor (Tuesday-Saturday)

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

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Youth Development Counselor (Tuesday-Saturday)

Full Time Wading River, NY, US

Salary Range: $18.00 to $21.50 annually.

We are looking for Full-Time Youth Development Counselors that are available to work from Tuesday to Saturday, 7am - 3pm.

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:

At this time we are recruiting for full-time positions for Tuesday to Saturday, 7am - 3pm.

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.