Youth Care Counselor

Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.•Union, NJ

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About The Position

The Youth Care Counselor is responsible for implementing and teaching targeted skills, carrying out individual service plans and counseling residents in skill and goal development. In the absence of family, parents, or supervisors, may be responsible for total care of residents. Completes reports or program materials as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health, health or other appropriate human services related discipline, or a high school diploma and two year’s experience involving the supervision of adolescents in the human services field.
The availability to work a changeable schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Teach targeted skills to residents and counsel residents in skill and goal development.
Role model appropriate social behavior, teaching interactions and corrective feedback.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, co-workers, family members, neighbors, and community resources.
Counsel towards resource development and use of behavioral therapeutic intervention towards goal attainment.
Coach and assist residents in the performance of daily household chores.
Assist in the planning and supervision of recreational activities.
Supervise assigned staff.