Youth Development Counselor (Full Time)
About The Position
St. John's seeks to fill both full-time and per-diem YDC positions across all agency programs. This includes our Richmond Hill, RTC & NSP programs in the borough of Queens as well as Staten Island and Brooklyn, NY. The Youth Development Counselor (YDC) is the foundation of the agency and provides the oversight, supervision and guidance to the resident youth assigned. Serves as a role model, liaison and mentor while providing daily guidance. The YDC also works in collaboration with social service staff and external service providers to ensure compliance with recommendations/ court orders, as well as ACS/OCFS standards and guidelines. Per-diem status affords flexibility of scheduling and the opportunity to experience for OTJ training to determine if this might be the perfect career path for you. St. John's is an established child welfare agency serving youth throughout the NYC boroughs. We are located in Rockaway Park, Queens, with two physical work sites dedicated to the oversight, supervision and care of our resident youth. Our agency operates 24-7/, 365-days a year, providing options to accommodate a variety of scheduling needs for our staff.
Requirements
- Minimum of a HS diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience working with youth, preferably in child welfare.
- Valid NYS driver's license in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- Some college preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides oversight, supervision and guidance to resident youth.
- Serves as a role model, liaison and mentor.
- Provides daily guidance to youth.
- Works in collaboration with social service staff and external service providers.
- Ensures compliance with recommendations/court orders, and ACS/OCFS standards and guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
