Residential Youth Counselor

Job DescriptionJob Description

**Please note this position is located at 1075 Broadway, Pleasantville, NY**

Harlem, Bronx, Mt. Vernon, Yonkers, White Plains, Mr. Kisko, Connecticut - PLEASE APPLY

RESIDENTIAL YOUTH COUNSELORS NEEDED

SUMMARY
The entry-level Residential Youth Counselor (RYC) plays a key role in transforming the lives and futures of the young people who live on JCCA’s campus, by building positive and trusting relationships with youth, while keeping them safe and supported by their peers in a therapeutic environment. This is a UNION position working full-time or part-time hours.

With many opportunities for professional training and growth, this position is ideal for individuals seeking a comprehensive, foundational position in behavioral health, as well as for those with previous experience caring for youth in a residential setting.

The Residential Treatment Campus is located in Pleasantville, NY and has distinctive programs which provide intensive support to children with severe emotional and behavioral challenges.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee youth in cottages, during activities, and community outings

• Engage youth in meaningful therapeutic and recreational activities; accompany youth to/from recreational activities, appointments, and home visits

• Meet the daily living needs of youth in assigned unit, including making sure they are appropriately dressed for school or other activities, supervising hygiene, serving meals, and keeping living areas tidy

• Teach and coach youth in order to encourage skill development and self-sufficiency in areas such as problem solving, emotional regulation, and habits like dressing and undressing, bathing, hygiene, and chores

• Model appropriate pro-social behavior (positive attitude, communication, and boundaries)

• Develop meaningful and healthy relationships with youth, focusing on their strengths and using positive praise to build skills, coping strategies, and self-esteem

• Use appropriate intervention and de-escalation techniques; perform physical restraints as required in exigent circumstances

• Collaborate with colleagues, clinicians, and families in support of treatment goals; communicate with team regarding incidents, important events, and concerns

• Document progress toward treatment goals, and complete daily logs and incident reports

SCHEDULE:

Full Time Morning, Afternoon and Overnight positions available

Very high need for 6PM -2AM shift

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required
• Previous experience working with youth who have experienced trauma is highly preferred
• Must pass all required background checks and complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training
• Must have an interest in working with youth in a residential setting
• Valid New York, New Jersey or Connecticut Driver’s License is highly preferred
• Pay differential offered for candidates who speak fluent Spanish and/or work overnight schedules

Company DescriptionFor 200 years, JCCA has sustained its mission of serving vulnerable children and families in need throughout New York. JCCA is one of the oldest, most distinguished child and family service organizations in the nation, with a reputation and name recognition that is widely-known.
Our programs include foster and residential care, educational assistance and remediation, case management for young people with mental health challenges and services to families to prevent child abuse and maltreatment. JCCA offers safety, stability and lifesaving support to help our clients transform their lives.

JCCA offers a collaborative work environment where interdisciplinary teams foster one another’s professional growth through peer learning and support. Intensive staff supervision and trainings are the foundation for the provision of the highest quality mental health and child welfare services to children and families.

JCCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which JCCA has facilities. Visit our website: www.jccany.orgCompany DescriptionFor 200 years, JCCA has sustained its mission of serving vulnerable children and families in need throughout New York. JCCA is one of the oldest, most distinguished child and family service organizations in the nation, with a reputation and name recognition that is widely-known.\r
Our programs include foster and residential care, educational assistance and remediation, case management for young people with mental health challenges and services to families to prevent child abuse and maltreatment. JCCA offers safety, stability and lifesaving support to help our clients transform their lives.\r
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JCCA offers a collaborative work environment where interdisciplinary teams foster one another’s professional growth through peer learning and support. Intensive staff supervision and trainings are the foundation for the provision of the highest quality mental health and child welfare services to children and families.\r
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JCCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which JCCA has facilities. Visit our website: www.jccany.org

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