Youth Treatment & Care 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

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.