New York, New York, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$23/hr
Please join us for an open house What: Youth Counselor, Support Staff, Group Leader, Assistant Director When: July 21, 20026 11 am-2 pm Where: Virtual You must register to attend this event. Please Use the link below to …
Skills: Crisis Management, Youth Counseling, Behavioral Intervention, Case Documentation, Patient Supervision
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$78k–$115k/yr
Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, C…
Skills: Crisis Intervention, Behavior Management, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Case Management
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$78k–$115k/yr
Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, C…
Skills: Crisis Intervention, Behavior Management, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Case Management
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$78k–$115k/yr
Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, C…
Skills: Crisis Intervention, Behavior Management, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Case Management
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$20/hr
Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Company parties Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Tuition assistance The Goddard School is seeking assistant teachers to work with children ages 3 months throug…
Skills: Classroom Management, Child Development, Lesson Implementation, Family Communication, Social and Emotional Support
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$20/hr
Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Company parties Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Tuition assistance The Goddard School is seeking assistant teachers to work with children ages 3 months throug…
Skills: Classroom Management, Child Development, Lesson Implementation, Family Communication, Social and Emotional Support
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$35/hr
Who We Are: Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse K-12 college preparatory charter network serving nearly 3,000 students across seven schools in Brooklyn. We are a growing organization and expandin…
Skills: LGBTQ+ Advocacy, Youth Development, Classroom Management, Group Facilitation, Lesson Planning
New York, New York, United States · On-site
Who We Are: Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse K-12 college preparatory charter network serving nearly 3,000 students across seven schools in Brooklyn. We are a growing organization and expandin…
Skills: Instructional Practice, Curriculum Design, Academic Support, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management
New York, New York, United States · Remote OK
$115k–$125k/yr
ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real-world challenges. Founded in 1880 as The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a nonprofit professional organization that enables collabor…
Skills: Product Management, Customer Experience, Instructional Design, Market Analysis, Project Management
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$35/hr
Who We Are: Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse K-12 college preparatory charter network serving nearly 3,000 students across seven schools in Brooklyn. We are a growing organization and expandin…
Skills: Public Speaking, Argument Structure, Persuasive Writing, Classroom Management, Group Facilitation
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$75k–$83k/yr
Salary: $74,692-$82,740 Department: Psychiatry Physical work location: 100 E 104th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10029 and 521 W 57th st 6th floor, New York, NY 10019 Name PI or Supervisor: Dr. Martijn Figee & Dr. Shal…
Skills: Computational Psychiatry, Machine Learning, AI, Python, MATLAB
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$35/hr
About us: Brooklyn Prospect Charter School is a K-12 college preparatory community where excellent teachers prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and a lifelong passion for learning. Our Cor…
Skills: Program Coordination, Data Entry, Event Management, Office Management, Student Supervision
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$80k–$95k/yr
America On Tech (AOT) is a national nonprofit preparing the next generation of technology leaders from underestimated communities. Since 2014, AOT has provided no-cost tech education and workforce training to students in…
Skills: Alumni Engagement, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Team Leadership
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$35/hr
Who We Are: Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse K-12 college preparatory charter network serving nearly 3,000 students across seven schools in Brooklyn. We are a growing organization and expandin…
Skills: Songwriting, Performance Organization, Band Development, Instrumental Music, Stage Presence
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$35/hr
Who We Are: Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse K-12 college preparatory charter network serving nearly 3,000 students across seven schools in Brooklyn. We are a growing organization and expandin…
Skills: Dance Instruction, Choreography, Classroom Management, Youth Development, Lesson Planning
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$50k–$55k/yr
Description ABOUT THE POSITION: The Development and Communication Associate, reporting to the Director of Operatations, plays a pivotal role in Urban Dove's fundraising, marketing, and communication efforts. This positio…
Skills: Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, Content Creation, Social Media Management
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$71k–$114k/yr
Description ABOUT THE POSITION: UD Team teachers are dynamic educators who utilize data-driven approaches in a student-paced, competency-based curriculum. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges our students f…
Skills: Co-Teaching, Curriculum Implementation, Classroom Management, Data-Driven Instruction, Restorative Practices
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$42k–$46k/yr
Description ABOUT THE POSITION: The UD Team is looking for a diligent Operations Assistant/Driver. This role involves transporting students to school activities using a 20/30 passenger bus, supervising students on-site, …
Skills: Student Transportation, Student Supervision, Vehicle Maintenance, Multitasking, Communication
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$46k–$50k/yr
Description ABOUT THE POSITION: The UD Team Attendance Coordinator will analyze student attendance and take both preventative actions as well as make interventions to increase daily student attendance. ABOUT THE ORGANIZA…
Skills: Data Analysis, Family Engagement, Outreach, Case Management, Student Mentoring
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$77k–$90k/yr
Description ABOUT THE POSITION: Urban Dove Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Counselors support at-risk adolescents through therapeutic interventions, address student and family needs, and collaborate with the Dean to impl…
Skills: Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Restorative Practices, Crisis Response, Case Planning
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The Youth Counselor provides 24/7 supervision, safety, and emotional support for adjudicated youth in residential settings. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, managing group dynamics, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and a valid NYS Driver's License, with a preference for degrees in mental health or juvenile justice. Successful completion of Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training and the physical ability to perform restraints are required.
Please join us for an open house
What: Youth Counselor, Support Staff, Group Leader, Assistant Director
Rising Ground Job Fair: JYF- JUSTICE FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES – Fill out form
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Please read the job description below. Once you apply you will receive the link to join the virtual job fair.
Job Summary: 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.
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Work locations are at an assigned juvenile justice facility throughout the five boroughs.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a 40-hour- non-exempt position. Mandatory overtime is to be expected based on the needs of the program on various shifts. This is not a work from home position. Staff are paid for 8 hours straight time and are expected to eat with residents during mealtime. Availability for any three shifts 7:30 am - 3:30 pm / 3:30 pm - 11:30 pm / 11:30 pm - 7:30 am. Some weekends will be required.
Travel (if required): None- Program travel is only during program hours.
Physical Requirements: 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.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Providing New York children, adults & families with the skills, resources, hope & opportunity to rise above adversity.
Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity. With an annual budget of $203 million and 101 programs at 138 sites throughout the New York City and lower Westchester area, we deliver dedicated support to promote safe environments for children and help families thrive through our family stabilization, family foster care and adoption programs; innovative special educational programs that advance learning from early childhood through high school; result-focused programs that help court-involved youth change the trajectory of their lives; caring services that promote independence for children and adults with developmental disabilities; and pro-active community health initiatives that foster well-being. Across programs, we continually engage new, innovative techniques and implement evidence-based models to increase our impact and promote better outcomes.
Offices: 1333 Broadway, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10018-1064, US · 151 Lawrence St, Brooklyn, New York 11201, US
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