JYF- Youth Counselor

Rising Ground • The Bronx, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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, as outlined by the program and regulatory requirements.
• 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)
• Must be able to perform routine office and support tasks (e.g., using computers, phones, printers, and climbing stairs), and travel between Rising Ground sites.
• Must also be able to perform approved physical restraints with youth.
• Youth Counselor must possess the physical strength, stamina and agility to support weights equivalent or greater than their own body weight up to 250lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree + 1 Year of Direct Services in Mental Health or Juvenile Justice Programming

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
• Performing routine office and support tasks (e.g., using computers, phones, printers, and climbing stairs)
• Traveling between Rising Ground sites
• Performing approved physical restraints with youth

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED