Youth Care Counselor

Found in: beBee S US - 2 weeks ago

Elmwood Park, United States Volunteers of America Greater New York Full time
Youth Care Counselor Elmwood Park, NJ, USA Req #2635 Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position...

Position: Youth Care Counselor

The Youth Care Counselor is responsible for implementing and teaching targeted skills, carrying out individual service plans and counseling residents in skill and goal development. In the absence of family, parents, or supervisors, may be responsible for total care of residents. Completes reports or program materials as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health, health or other appropriate human services related discipline, or a high school diploma and two year's experience involving the supervision of adolescents in the human services field. The availability to work a changeable schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Youth Care Counselor Principal Responsibilities:

  1. Teach targeted skills to residents and counsel residents in skill and goal development.
  2. Role model appropriate social behavior, teaching interactions and corrective feedback.
  3. Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, co-workers, family members, neighbors, and community resources.
  4. Counsel towards resource development and use of behavioral therapeutic intervention towards goal attainment.
  5. Coach and assist residents in the performance of daily household chores.
  6. Assist in the planning and supervision of recreational activities.
  7. Supervises assigned staff.

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Location: 1850 Manor Drive * Union, NJ 07083

Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid personal leave, and much more.

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VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today

Other details
  • Job Family CASE MANAGEMENT
  • Job Function Counseling
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Min Hiring Rate $15.75
  • Max Hiring Rate $15.75
  • Required Education High School
  • Elmwood Park, NJ, USA
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