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Youth Support Counselor II
Summary
Title:Youth Support Counselor II
ID:YRC YSC II
Location:868712
Department:Campus, Group Homes
Description
Counselors fulfill a vital role for our young people. They watch and learn from you. As they grow to know you, they begin to connect with you. They begin to trust. They begin to heal. Can they be challenging? YUP. Can they be difficult? Weren’t we all difficult as kids, especially during our teens years?  But, residential treatment placement may be the first safe place our youth have experienced, even so, it's still scary for them. It’s not easy work, but it’s really fulfilling work - make a difference in kids' lives!

We do require all staff to observe all HIPAA privacy regulations. And, an accepting, affirming and non-judgement approach toward LGBTQ youth and staff is required.

Full-time schedule. Support Counselor II work mostly in the afternoons, evenings and weekends, when the children are not in school. A weekend shift is generally required.  A HS diploma or equivalent is required, college is a plus.  3 weeks PAID training (M-F, 10am – 6pm) is required.   Come and join an absolutely terrific treatment team!  Must be a minimum of 21 years of age or older. Hourly Rate $15 - $17/hr.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF POSITION: The children in this residential treatment center have emotional and psychiatric issues. Most have suffered devastating loss through trauma, violence, abandonment, poverty, substance abuses, or abuse. Helping our children get stabilized and stay stabilized is the key to them having a good future. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Youth Support Counselor II supervises the youth, provides a safe and secure environment and applies Agency approved methods of behavior modification including the point system, verbal de-escalation techniques and physical intervention if needed. Shifts assigned may vary and change according to Agency needs. The Youth Support Counselor II provides leadership to other staff as well as supervising the youth. CONVENIENT BROOKLYN LOCATION!

VETERANS WELCOME:

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