Youth Counselor( White Plains,NY)

Westhab Inc. • Yonkers, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Counselor will work as a team member to provide academic, recreation and social emotional learning to the school age children/young adults.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children and/or young adults is essential.
• Must enjoy the challenges involved with working with youth who may present a number of academic and social deficits.
• A clean/valid NYS Drivers License is required.

Nice To Haves

• College degree or some college preferred.
• Experience working with low-income population preferred.
• Upbeat, engaging personality desirable.

Responsibilities

• Works as a team member to provide academic, recreational and social emotional learning to the school age children/young adults in the Center.
• Provides direct services to the children/young adults in afterschool, summer camp and holiday programming.
• Creates a group environment that promotes and expects positive behavioral norms. Helps create a safe-haven for residential youth.
• Develops and implements age appropriate activities and programs; must prepare lesson plans.
• Documents monthly participation and outcomes; analyzes results and prepares recommendations.
• Participates in initial training and ongoing staff development and supervision.
• Maintains proper safety standards in regards to the health of participants in all programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree