Senior Residential Counselor

Hope for Youth•Amityville, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Hope For Youth is seeking a dedicated Senior Residential Counselor to support youth in our non-secure detention (NSD) residential program. This role helps create a safe, structured, and supportive environment while serving as a leader and mentor to both residents and staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid NYS driver's license in good standing
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Ability to physically intervene in crisis situations (TCI training provided), including but not only lifting and moving up to 50lbs or more related to household and community activities involving cooking, shopping, laundry, furniture arranging, luggage packing, moving lifting, storing, climbing and using stairs, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching overhead, etc.
Ability to transport youth and complete required documentation
Team-oriented, dependable, and responsive to feedback

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership, supervisory, or senior staff experience
Residential counseling, direct care, youth services, or child welfare experience
Experience working with at-risk youth in residential or behavioral health settings
Bilingual Spanish/English skills strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and support Residential Counselors on shift
Foster a safe, respectful, and structured environment
Support youth development and positive decision-making
Engage and supervise youth in daily activities and routines in residence and community
Collaborate with supervisors and team members to provide services in compliance with OA regs, laws, policies and procedures
Complete documentation, transportation, and crisis intervention responsibilities