YOUTH SPECIALIST

SCO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services in New York City seeks a Residential Counselor to provide 24/7 supervision, support daily schedules, and maintain a structured therapeutic environment for youth. You will implement group and individual treatment plans, build positive relationships with youth and staff, accompany youths to school and appointments, and respond to crises with trained crisis management practices.

Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associates or Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience in group work with direct care and interaction with children.
• SCM training: include written test and competence in physical restraints; refreshers required.
• Ability to work varying hours as required.
• Valid NY/NJ/CT driver’s license.
• Excellent references required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 supervision and ensure daily schedule compliance and program structure.
• Implement group and individual treatment plans using the Missouri approach.
• Develop and model positive relationships with youth, staff and treatment team.
• Ensure residents receive quality health, safety, clothing, hygiene and meals; provide crisis intervention.
• Demonstrate commitment to program mission and maintain safe, orderly, therapeutic environment.
• Accompany youth to school, appointments and activities.
• Address negative behaviors promptly and consistently.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma

Group work/direct care

Driver's license

SCM training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

• Provide 24/7 “eyes on” client supervision, which includes ensuring compliance with a daily schedule and maintaining program structure.
• Implement group and individual treatment plans utilizing the Missouri approach.
• Develops and models effective relationships and behaviors with youth, co-workers and treatment team.
• Ensures that residents are provided with quality care in matters of health, safety, clothing, hygiene and meals and provides immediate therapeutic crisis intervention.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of the program by supporting a safe, orderly, caring and therapeutic environment.
• Accompanies youth to school, appointments and all group activities.
• Appropriately confronts negative behaviors whenever it occurs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum possession of a High School Diploma required; Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Previous experience in group work, which involved direct care and interaction with children.
• This position requires successful completion of Safety Crisis Management (SCM) training, which includes a written test and demonstration of the competency to perform physical restraints, as specified by the program and regulatory body. Additionally, staff must successfully complete all required SCM refreshers in order to maintain continued employment.
• Ability to work varying hours as required.
• A valid driver’s license from NY, NJ or CT required.
• Must be able to provide excellent references

SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer.

Statement

SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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