YOUTH COUNSELORS I-III (Job ID: 43789)Location: US:NH:MANCHESTER Occupation Category: 21-0000 Community and Social Service Occupations Employment Type: FULL-TIME Post Date: 09/25/2024 Close Date: 10/29/2024 Salary: 19.960-34.140 USDState of New Hampshire Job PostingDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDivision for Children, Youth, and FamiliesSununu Youth Services Center- Manchester, NHYOUTH COUNSELOR I-IIIMultiple positions-Full Time- All ShiftsYouth Counselor I -III $19.96-$34.14 Hourly USDPlus, Direct Care Pay and shift differential when applicableDirect Care $.133/hr,2nd shift: $1.20/hr. and rotating, $1.50/hr. 3rd Shift Differential, and Weekend $2.00/hr.This position offers a Trainee Status at a pay rate of $18.85 per hour; candidate must meet the minimum qualifications Youth Counselor I level within one (1) year of hire date*The certification level identified by the DHHS Human Resource Office is based upon the minimum qualifications. Upon consideration of the applicants relevant work experience, interview, and the Supplemental Job Description, the DCYF hiring manager will determine the level a candidate will be hired at.YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced in the posting! See Per 405.1.18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Children, Youth, and Families has a full time vacancy for Youth Counselor I-III.SUMMARY:Previewing the RJP is required in order to proceed with the hiring process.Please right click on the link and open in new window to view the realistic job preview. viewing, please complete the required Disclosure Statement to submit with your application.YOUTH COUNSELOR I Provides a safe and secure environment for adjudicated or detained juveniles. Coordinates and supervises residents daily activities, monitor and assesses behavior to assure continued safety and security. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.YOUTH COUNSELOR II Provides a safe and secure environment for adjudicated or detained juveniles. Coordinates and supervises residents daily activities, monitors and assesses behavior to assure continued safety and security. Participates as a member of the Treatment Team that develops and implements individual treatment plans for assigned residents and assists Youth Counselor IIIs in providing group and individual counseling to assigned residents. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.YOUTH COUNSELOR III Provides a safe and secure environment for adjudicated or detained juveniles. Coordinates and supervises residents daily activities, monitors and assesses behavior to assure continued safety and security. Participates as a member of the Treatment Team that develops and implements individual treatment plans and conducts group and individual resident counseling for assigned residents. Supervises subordinate Youth Counselors positions. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.YOUTH COUNSELOR I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Associates degree or 60 credits from a recognized college or technical institute with a study in sociology, psychology, human services, behavioral science, social work, education, liberal studies, theology, or criminal justice. ach additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.Experience: One year experience working in organized group activities such as camp counseling, Boy or Girl Scouting, school or church programs, coaching sports, working with mentally and physically challenged youth and adults in a school, daycare, hospital or correctional/rehabilitative setting or any similarly related experience. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.License/Certification: Valid New Hampshire drivers license required if responsible for transporting residents/students.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must successfully complete the Juvenile Justice Academy within twelve months of employment from date of hire as a Youth Counselor I. Upon completion of the Juvenile Justice Academy, must attend 40 hours of in service training annually.For promotion from Youth Counselor I to Youth Counselor II, in addition to the Special Requirements, must meet the following requirements prior to promotion:Must have successfully completed the formal mentoring program.Must receive a satisfactory performance evaluation and be free of any disciplinary action.Must have approval from Assistant House Leader, Treatment Coordinator and Residential/Clinical Administrator.Case records must all be complete and up to date as determined by the supervisor at the time of the annual performance evaluation.YOUTH COUNSELOR II MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or technical institute with a study in sociology, psychology, human services, behavioral science, social work, education, liberal studies, theology, or criminal justice. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.Experience: One year experience working in organized group activities such as camp counseling, Boy or Girl Scouting, school or church programs, coaching sports, working with mentally and physically challenged youths and adults in a school, daycare, hospital or correctional/rehabilitative setting or any similarly related experience. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education. License/Certification: Valid New Hampshire driver's license required if responsible for transporting residents/students.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must successfully complete the Juvenile Justice Academy within twelve months of employment from date of hire as a Youth Counselor II. Upon completion of the Juvenile Justice Academy, must attend 40 hours of in service training annually.For promotion from Youth Counselor II to Youth Counselor III, in addition to the Special Requirements, must meet the following requirements prior to promotion:Must have successfully completed the formal mentoring program.Must receive a satisfactory performance evaluation and be free of any disciplinary action.Must have approval from Assistant House Leader, Treatment Coordinator and Residential/Clinical Administrator.Case records must all be complete and up to date as determined by the supervisor at the time of the annual performance evaluation.Case records must all be complete and up to date as determined by the supervisor at the time of the annual performance evaluation.YOUTH COUNSELOR III MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or technical institut