Secure Detention Counselor I (5552)

Job DetailsJob Location: Albany, NY 12211Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High School/GEDSalary Range: $30.75 - $30.75 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Social ServicesThe Secure Detention Counselor position is responsible for creating a safe, therapeutic, and caring environment for youth in a secure detention setting. The goal of this role is to ensure basic needs are met, with a primary emphasis on proper supervision and meaningful interaction across all aspects of the program—including facility, recreational, and educational activities. Counselors support youth by teaching social skills through relationship-building and positive role-modeling.

Description(2) + years of experience working with at risk youth in a residential, educational, or therapeutic setting, REQUIRED.

Job Responsibilities

Plan and engage youth in activities.
Form therapeutic relationships with youth and families.
Observe, guide and correct as necessary, delinquent, unsafe and/or unusual behavior.
Evaluate, interpret, instruct and guide the behavior of youth and to assess and manage group dynamics.

Job Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED; Associates Degree preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in human service, juvenile justice, youth residential treatment corrections or other related experience with children and young adults.
Training in trauma informed care, crisis de-escalation and behavior management is preferred.
Relevant experience should involve supervising youth, mentoring, providing crisis support or managing behavioral challenges.
Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written; capable of working in a stressful environment; ability to become TCI(Therapeutic crisis intervention), and First/Aid CPR certified.
At least 2 years of employment experience in human service, juvenile justice or youth residential treatment, or corrections with adolescence and young adults (12 to 24yrs of age). Relevant experience may involve supervising youth, mentoring, providing crisis support, or managing behavioral challenges. Training in trauma-informed care, crisis de-escalation, and behavior management is preferred.
Ability to pass a physical exam.

Pay

Pay: $30.75 per hour, non-exempt, eligible for overtime.

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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