Community Care- Youth Development Counselor (Full-Time)

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York•Wading River, NY

16h

About The Position

The Community Care – Youth Development Counselor provides immediate, trauma-informed support during behavioral or emotional crises affecting youth within the RTC community. This role ensures safety and de-escalates high-stress situations by promoting consistent implementation of Individualized Crisis Support Plans (ICSPs).

Requirements

Valid NYS driver’s license
High School Diploma or GED
Experience handling groups of children & teens, preferably in a residential setting.
Ability to participate in mandated initial TCI training during weekday evenings upon hire.
Fluent English reading, writing, speaking, computer skills necessary to record observations and monitor reports.
Must be available Sunday - Thursday 3 pm to 11 pm

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years of experience working with youth in residential, behavioral health, or crisis response settings
Understanding of trauma-informed care, behavioral support strategies, and adolescent development
Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure
Proficient in electronic documentation systems and incident reporting

Responsibilities

Respond to behavioral and emotional crises by supporting de-escalation, ensuring safety and facilitating post-incident reflection.
Stabilize individuals and environments, ensuring physical and emotional safety
Support re-entry into the program or setting after the crisis subsides
Assist with the supervision of youth during transition and mass movement around campus.
Conduct authorized searches in accordance with New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations
Assist in updating individualized crisis prevention and response plans
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to provide insight and feedback.
Recommend intervention strategies based on observations and incident trends
Document critical incidents in accordance with agency, regulatory, and licensing requirements.
Monitor trends and provide summaries to leadership for review and analysis
Support mandated reporting and emergency response procedures
Model effective de-escalation and intervention techniques from the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Model.
Support new hire and ongoing training efforts related to behavior management
Reinforce a culture of safety, respect, and accountability
Participate in post-incident debriefs and process improvement efforts
Performs other functions as assigned