Youth Development Counselor (Barbara Blum)

Good Shepherd • Brooklyn, NY

309d • $20 - $22

About The Position

Are you looking to make a difference in a child's life? Do you love helping people reach their full potential? Do you want to feel good about the job you are doing? If you answered yes to all these questions, then we want you to join our team! We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate Youth Development Counselor to work in our Residential Programs. In this role, you will take a caring, personal approach to meeting youths' basic needs while providing physical and emotional safety.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid New York State drivers license required.
• Must be able to complete and pass all components of required physical intervention training.
• Must successfully complete a pre-hire physical ability test.
• Ability to perform physical restraint of youth using approved restraint procedures.
• Must be capable of sustained physical exertion and have no limitations on ability to engage in necessary physical intervention activities including but not limited to: standing, twisting, turning, kneeling, and supporting a participant's body weight.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development and trauma-informed perspective.

Nice To Haves

• Must be able to successfully complete state mandated crisis intervention training within two months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and be accountable for the whereabouts of residents at all times.
• Manage residents' behavior; maintain order.
• Implement daily living routines, schedules and procedures.
• Ensure the safety of the residents and maintain security and high standard of cleanliness throughout the residence.
• Provide individual and group counseling for residents and, when appropriate, work with residents' families and participate in youth and family development.
• Coordinate court ordered visits which includes supervised home visits, day passes and facility visits, etc.
• Maintain records, logs, reports and adhere to documentation requirements.
• Participate in the planning and execution of educational, recreational, and personal enrichment activities.
• Ensure the proper care and supervision of supplies and agency equipment.
• Participate in ongoing meetings, conferences and training programs.
• Interact and communicate with Good Shepherd staff in matters related to the needs of the residents and the program in general.
• Provide safe transportation for residents for court ordered appointments.
• Attend all mandatory training required by DYFJ (Department of Youth Family Justice) and GSS.
• Responsible for adhering to all DYFJ and OCFS regulations.
• Effectively use and practice the Sanctuary Model tools: safety plans, community meetings, psycho-educational groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences, and self-care in the department/program to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
• Promote and model the seven Sanctuary Model commitments to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
• Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss and Future) framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees