Youth Counselor

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• Provide a warm, homelike atmosphere by establishing an individual relationship with each resident focusing on that resident's positive growth and development.
• Provide individualized care and supervision of each resident.
• Under the supervision of the supervising staff, ensure an orderly schedule for the residents by supervising their daily activities: wake‑up, school, or other program attendance, mealtime, study time, assigned Healing Home chores and bedtime; monitor individual appointments for each child to ensure punctual attendance.
• Monitor each youth's physical well‑being ensuring suitable clothing, adequate food, and all required medical treatments, including the dispensing of medication.
• Communicate and enforce Healing Home rules with each child; apply discipline as outlined in Healing Home procedures in a fair and objective manner.
• Accompany and transport children to outside activities (including supervised recreation) and appointments as required.
• Maintain a hazard‑free, clean, and orderly household by promptly reporting maintenance problems to supervisory staff and completing assigned household chores in a timely and efficient manner.
• Prepare meals and snacks under the assignment and direction of the Household Coordinator according to posted menus.
• Hold petty cash (distribute and reconcile petty cash) and other valuables of the home as assigned and dispense according to Healing Home procedures.
• Complete all required paperwork such as incident, AWOL, medical, medication, and logs book reporting for the Healing Home.
• Participate in meetings as required and ensure that treatment/permanency plans are carried out daily.
• Accompany, supervise, and provide transportation for activities.
• Provide direct care coverage with flexible work hours.
• Organize and facilitate independent living skills groups in the residence.
• Record client progress in regard to independent living skills development.
• Participate in the service planning and review process.
• Deliver services in accordance with service goals and objectives.
• Employ trauma‑sensitive practices.
• Accompany, supervise, and provide transportation (when necessary) for appointments and activities.
• Provide counseling and support.
• Ensure adherence to medication regimens.
• Provide crisis intervention and behavior management.
• Report incidents, occurrences, or untoward events to the supervisor as soon as they occur and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Complete all assigned documentation in a timely fashion.
• Assist in residence household duties (general cleaning, laundry, shopping, meal planning and preparation); train and supervise children in developing these skills.
• Attend supervision and meetings as scheduled.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, within the scope of the role.

• Must be open to trauma‑informed training and maintain a trauma‑informed environment.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of clients in crisis.
• Must demonstrate responsiveness to cultural differences and a commitment to the value of cultural competency.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Required.
• Valid NYS driver's license. Preferred.
• Flexibility to work a 10‑hour shift based on program needs.
• Must obtain a S95 & F‑07 fire safety certification within the first 3‑months of employment.
• Have demonstrated experience in providing support, nurture, and guidance to children in a structured environment, as evidenced by 1‑year professional childcare experience. Experience working with youth with serious emotional disturbance.
• Experience working with diverse communities, and knowledge of multicultural issues including race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender expression, etc.
• Proven skills in cooking, household maintenance, interpersonal skills, physical stamina, and the ability to adjust for the unique needs of anyone participating in your activities.

• Rewarding work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(b) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision, and life…