Youth Counselor - Bilingual Preferred
About The Position
The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking Youth Counselors to work in our Unaccompanied Children Program. Position Summary: The Youth Counselor provides direct care, supervision, and support to children and adolescents residing in the agency’s Children’s. This short-term, therapeutic program serves youth experiencing emotional or behavioral crises, offering stabilization and skill development in a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment. The Youth Counselor plays a key role in implementing individualized crisis intervention plans, engaging youth in therapeutic activities, and fostering a supportive, nurturing atmosphere to promote emotional regulation and recovery. Youth Counselors will act as a mentor and model appropriate self-regulation skills for the youth.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent degree
- Valid New York State Driver’s License for more than three years, with good driving record as determined by the Agency
- Minimum of 1 year of verifiable experience working with children, including volunteer, professional, or internship roles for which references can be provided.
- Proficient in computer and documentation skills
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Related education and experience are preferred
- Strong personal interested in a variety of life activities
- Related skills, training, or certificates
Responsibilities
- Provides direct care, supervision, and support to children and adolescents residing in the agency’s Children’s.
- Implements individualized crisis intervention plans.
- Engages youth in therapeutic activities.
- Fosters a supportive, nurturing atmosphere to promote emotional regulation and recovery.
- Acts as a mentor and models appropriate self-regulation skills for the youth.
Benefits
- weekly pay
- medical
- vision
- dental
- life insurance
- 403(b)
- tuition reimbursement
- paid time off
- 4 weeks of vacation
- 3 personal days
- 12 holidays
- 9 sick days annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
