Youth Development Program Counselor

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Administration for Children’s Services seeks a Community Coordinator to design and oversee programs for youth in detention and community settings. You will collaborate with educators, youth specialists, and contracted providers to deliver enriching activities.

Responsibilities include developing workshops and life-skill programming, promoting teamwork and leadership, and supporting positive youth outcomes in a diverse, citywide context.

Qualifications

• Minimum: a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or related duties; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of related experience; or
• Equivalent to 1 or 2 with at least one year of the experience described in 1.

Responsibilities

• Work with Youth Development Specialists, providers, and the Department of Education to develop and implement cultural, educational, and recreational programming for Secure Detention youth year-round.
• Directly engage youth to develop programs promoting teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Build self-confidence and contribute to violence reduction through activities and relationship-building.

Skills

Experience with youth development

Crisis de-escalation

Program planning and facilitation

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Bilingual or multilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field + 2 years experience

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Equivalent combination with required one-year experience

Job description

The City of New York’s Administration for Children’s Services seeks a Community Coordinator to design and oversee programs for youth in detention and community settings. You will collaborate with educators, youth specialists, and contracted providers to deliver enriching activities.

Responsibilities include developing workshops and life-skill programming, promoting teamwork and leadership, and supporting positive youth outcomes in a diverse, citywide context.