Youth Counselor( White Plains,NY)

Westhab, Inc • White Plains, NY

3d • $0 - $17

About The Position

The Youth Counselor works as part of a team to provide academic, recreational, and social-emotional learning to school-age children and young adults at the Coachman Family Center. The role provides direct services through afterschool, summer camp, and holiday programming, and helps foster a safe group environment with positive behavioral norms for residential youth. The counselor develops age-appropriate activities and programs, prepares lesson plans, documents and analyzes participation and outcomes, and recommends improvements. The position includes initial training, ongoing staff development and supervision, and responsibility for maintaining participant health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children and/or young adults is essential.
• A clean, valid New York State driver's license is required.
• Must enjoy the challenges of working with youth who may have academic and social deficits.

Nice To Haves

• A college degree or some college.
• Experience working with low-income populations.
• An upbeat, engaging personality.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team member to provide academic, recreational, and social-emotional learning to school-age children and young adults.
• Provide direct services in afterschool, summer camp, and holiday programs.
• Create a group environment that promotes and expects positive behavioral norms, and help create a safe haven for residential youth.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate activities and programs, including preparing lesson plans.
• Document monthly participation and outcomes, analyze results, and prepare recommendations.
• Participate in initial training and ongoing staff development and supervision.
• Maintain proper safety standards regarding participants’ health in all programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed