Overnight Youth Counselor (Bilingual)
Children's Village•Dobbs Ferry, NY
42d
About The Position
Position Overview: The US Youth Specialist is responsible to provide emergency counseling, initial case management, and day to day supervision and monitoring of UAC sent to the US Program. Specialist must be able to communicate proficiently.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; some college education preferred.
- NYS Driver's License Required.
- Minimum of 1 year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents required.
- A genuine respect for and interest in children and their families of diverse racial and ethnic identity; an ability to form a therapeutic relationship with children and their families.
- Ability to put into practice all techniques of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (as taught in pre-employment training) and demonstrated respect for client's rights and safety.
- Ability to demonstrate counseling techniques
- Ability to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish
Responsibilities
- provide emergency counseling
- initial case management
- day to day supervision and monitoring of UAC sent to the US Program
Benefits
- $3,000 sign on bonus after 9 months of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Social Assistance
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
