JYF- Youth Counselor
About The Position
Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City. The NSP and LSP placement programs are secure residential settings with 9 to 18 beds. They serve youth (residents) ages 11 to 21 who have been adjudicated juvenile delinquents and are placed under supervision to complete their sentence. The Youth Counselor is responsible for building positive relationships with the youth and ensuring their safety, care, supervision, and emotional support. The goal is to help each young person work toward becoming a productive member of society. This position involves direct physical intervention during emergencies, following agency safety protocols.
Requirements
- Valid NYS Driver’s License
- High School Diploma
- Associate’s degree + 2 Years of Direct Services in Mental Health or Juvenile Justice Programming
- Successful completion of Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training, which includes both a written assessment and a physical demonstration of restraint techniques
- Ongoing employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all required SCM refresher courses
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC) at least 3 days per week
- Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree + 1 Year of Direct Services in Mental Health or Juvenile Justice Programming preferred
Responsibilities
- Building positive relationships with the youth
- Ensuring their safety, care, supervision, and emotional support
- Helping each young person work toward becoming a productive member of society
- Direct physical intervention during emergencies, following agency safety protocols
Benefits
- Competitive salary structure
- Health (3 plan options), dental (2 plan options), and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO policy (11 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation & Paid Personal Days)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
