NSD Senior Youth Counselor (5389)

Job DetailsJob Location: Albany, NY 12205Position Type: Full-TimeSalary Range: $21.25 - $23.50 HourlyJob Shift: DayThis position includes a travel incentive plan for eligible new hires! This facility is currently located in CANAAN, NY. The facility will be relocating to GLENMONT, NY this upcoming Spring. Until the relocation is complete, new hires would need to REPORT TO THE ONSITE LOCATION IN CANAAN, NY FULL TIME. To assist with travel requirements and costs, the travel incentive plan will include: ONE HOUR of paid travel time per workday, an increase in hourly wage during the transition period, mileage reimbursement for eligible miles driven and a $500 monthly travel stipend!

The Non-Secure Detention Senior counselor position is responsible for supporting daily operations and stepping in as the lead when a supervisor is not present to provide a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while mentoring youth and guiding staff through daily routines and interventions.

DescriptionJob Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of leadership, responsible for implementing the shift work plan by assigning shift work to other counselors and monitoring attendance/coordinating coverage as needed.
Under the supervision of leadership, responsible for implementing
Serves as a role model/lead counselor by orienting and training new staff; and incident reporting documentation are completed.
Maintains accurate documentation and provides detailed documentation pertaining to incident management.
Act as a liaison between facility and on call Director in emergency crisis situation ensuring safety of staff, youth and security of the facility.
Ensures end of the shift communication with upcoming communication to promote continuity of care.
Provides daily support, supervision, and mentorship to youth in a non-secure detention setting
Models positive behavior and conflict-resolution strategies
Assists youth with developing life skills, emotional regulation, and accountability
Ensures safety, structure, and consistency within the facility
Collaborates with case managers, probation officers, educators, and mental health professionals ensuring youth’s well-being.
Maintains accurate documentation and provides detailed documentation pertaining to incident management.
Performs daily food preparation
Adheres to agency policies and procedures; follows and supports agency mission, vision and values including participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with daily general household tasks including laundry and more.
Transports youth for appointments such as but not limited to medical, court, and in case of emergency.
Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required with at least 2 years of experience working with youth juvenile detention centers, group homes, youth shelters, youth diversion programs or in a comparable discipline involving work with youth and families is required

OR (2) years of college in a social or human service field (equivalent to 30 credits or more) required.

Successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification and First Aid/CPR training is required following hire as part of on-the-job training.
Must be able to successfully complete training to administer medication under direction of facility or designee.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours including day, evening, weekend, and holidays.
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.

Compensation

The hourly pay ranges from $21.25 to $23.50 per hour; commensurate on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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