Residential Youth Counselor - Schenectady

　　Job Details

　　Job Location

　　Schenectady-Zoller - Schenectady, NY

　　Position Type

　　Full Time

　　Education Level

　　High School/GED

　　Salary Range

　　$20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

　　Travel Percentage

　　Negligible

　　Job Shift

　　Day/Evening/Overnight

　　Job Category

　　Nonprofit - Social Services

　　POSITION OVERVIEW

　　Residential Youth Counselor

　　Starting Rate for this role is $20.00/hour

　　A valid, clean driver's license isrequired

　　$1,500 Sign on Bonus for Full-time *

　　will be 1/3 in the pay period following 30 days of employment, 1/3 will be paid at 6 months and the remainder will be paid following 1 year of employment, provided you are still fulltime

　　The Residential Youth Counselor positionis responsible for providing daily therapeutic care and programming according to agency policy and governing bodies' (DSS, OMH, JCAHO, etc.) standards and requirements for elementary aged children.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities

　　Must be able to work within trauma informed framework of program, including identifying and using coping/safety plans, maintaining consistency, providing regular routine, and controlling own response to youth

　　Engage and form positive relationship with all youth served

　　Complete all mandatory trainings according to programmatic guidelines

　　Display basic competency in TCI techniques

　　Follow outlined program routines, therapeutic plans of youth, and program rules and protocols

　　Work as part of a team including colleague residential counselors, clinicians, on line on call, supervisors, and other administrative and functional support staff

　　Maintain respectful and appropriate communication with internal and external customers, including county workers, medical staff, parents etc.

　　Complete and maintain documentation to meet programmatic and regulatory standards

　　Transport clients for medical, mental health, and other essential needs

　　Education and/or Experience

　　HS Diploma/GED required; Associates degree preferred

　　Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays

　　Experience working with emotionally challenged population

　　Certification / Licensure

　　NYS drivers license required

　　ABOUT NORTHERN RIVERS

　　If you want a rewarding career where you make a positive impact on children and their families, we want to talk to you! At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives while also strengthening our community.

　　We are a family of human service agencies united in our passion to helping children, families, and adults reach their potential. Northern Rivers coordinates the quality of care, depth of programs, and combined size and passion for the mission to provide care for more than 18,000 people each year in 41 counties throughout New York State . If you’ve got the talent, drive and desire to make a real difference in your community, you need to be a part of Northern Rivers Family of Services!

　　Our employees receive generous paid time off, an expansive health care package, tuition reimbursement, loan repayment assistance, free training/CEU opportunities, and much more!

　　Apply today to become part of our team!

　　Northern Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff, and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work here at Northern Rivers!