Relief Youth Development Counselor; Barbara Blum

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Are you looking to make a difference in a child’s life? Do you love helping people reach their full potential? Do you want to feel good about the job you are doing? If you answered yes to all these questions, then we want you to join our team! We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate
Relief Youth Development Counselors
to work in our Residential Programs. In this role, you will take a caring, personal approach to meeting youth’s basic needs while providing physical and emotional safety.

Reports to: Residential Life Supervisor;
Barbara Blum Close to Home Non-Secure Placement

Hours: Up to 40 Hours/Week;
Non-Exempt. Position requires staff to be onsite. Availability for any three shifts: 7:30am - 3:30pm, 3:30pm - 11:30pm, 11:30pm - 7:30am. Some weekends will be required.

Salary Range: $20-$22 per hour

• Provide direct supervision and be accountable for the whereabouts of residents at all times.
• Manage residents' behavior; maintain order.
• Implement daily living routines, schedules, and procedures.
• Ensure the safety of residents and maintain security and high standards of cleanliness throughout the residence.
• Provide individual and group counseling for residents, work with families when appropriate, and participate in youth and family development. Coordinate court-ordered visits, including supervised home visits, day passes, and facility visits (visits suspended during quarantine).
• Maintain records, logs, reports, and adhere to documentation requirements.
• Participate in planning and executing educational, recreational, and personal enrichment activities.
• Ensure proper care and supervision of supplies and agency equipment.
• Participate in ongoing meetings, conferences, and training programs.
• Communicate with Good Shepherd staff regarding residents' needs and program matters.
• Provide safe transportation for court-ordered appointments (not during quarantine).
• Attend all mandatory training required by DYFJ and GSS.
• Adhere to all DYFJ and OCFS regulations.
• Use and practice Sanctuary Model tools to create a trauma-sensitive, non-violent culture.
• Promote and model Sanctuary Model commitments.
• Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF framework into daily practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to complete and pass all physical intervention training components.
• Must pass a pre-hire physical ability test.
• Ability to physically restrain youth using approved procedures.
• Capability for sustained physical exertion and necessary physical activities.
• Commitment to a strength-based, youth development, trauma-informed approach.

• Successful completion of state-mandated crisis intervention training within two months of hire.
• Repeat of physical restraint capability requirements.

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to anti-racism and multiculturalism. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and aim for racial and cultural representation that reflects the communities we serve. We are dedicated to an inclusive environment for all staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities upon request. We encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.