Youth Counselor- Empower

Description

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking Youth Counselors to work in our Empower Program.

Position Summary:

Youth Counselors are responsible for the supervision of youth, and organizing and completing day-to-day activities with the youth including recreation and light housekeeping. Youth Counselors will act as a mentor and model appropriate self-regulation skills for the youth

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Supervises and protects youth in their care, assuring a healthy and safe environment.
• Provides trauma-responsive care that is sensitive to and supportive of the children's cultural and ethnic heritage and values.
• Teaches, assists and supervises youth in the activities of daily living. This includes such activities as personal care, care of the living space and their personal property, mealtime activities, community and school activities, and general recreation.
• Is required to transport youth in agency vehicles.
• Assists youth in developing appropriate behavioral and pro-social skills.
• Models and engages youth in developing skills and interests in leisure time activities.
• Assists youth in developing positive attitudes regarding school and good study habits; supports and aids their academic needs, including vocational/workforce training.
• Models and assists youth in developing and maintaining positive peer and adult relationships.
• Supports youth in meeting treatment team recommendations.

Schedule

Saturday-Tuesday 12pm-10pm, Wednesday-Friday OFF

The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.

Qualifications

Essential: (Required)

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Capable of vigorous physical activity, active participation in recreation, and the physical crisis intervention program of the agency at all times.
• Capable, at all times, of evacuating the children in an emergency via all primary and secondary exits.
• Positive, friendly attitude toward children.
• Valid New York State Driver's License with good driving record as determined by the Agency.

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.