Youth Development Counselor
We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate Youth Development Counselor to work alongside other team members to provide 24 hours supervision, structure and guidance to the residents of a 10 bed female adolescent Youth Reception Center. The Youth Development Counselor works with participants and their families to create a therapeutic milieu in which each participant is able to reach their potential and learn socially appropriate behavior, homemaking skills and develop their individual skills and abilities.
Reports to: RESIDENTIAL LIFE SUPERVISOR, YOUTH RECEPTION CENTER
Location: 479 Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11207
Hours: 40 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt
Major Duties:
- Ensure the whereabouts and safety of participants at all times.
- Plan, lead and engage participants in a range of program activities including recreational activities, family activities, tutoring, cultural events, and special activities for evenings or weekends.
- Escort participants to and from court, school, medical, pre-placement visits to other agencies, family/sibling visits, and other various appointments.
- Monitor participants’ school performance, including homework assistance and tutoring.
- Supervise and record participant medical needs and follow-up on recommendations.
- Attend teacher/social worker update meetings.
- Maintain documentation logs of daily activities, progress notes and critical events.
- Complete assessments and reports for presentation at team meetings.
- Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings.
- Effectively use and practice the Sanctuary Model tools: safety plans, community meetings, psycho-educational groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences (or similar), and self-care in the department/program to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
- Promote and model the seven Sanctuary Model commitments to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
- Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss and Future) framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.