Company:
Lincoln Hall
Location: New York
Closing Date: 27/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Position Description - Youth Counselor
Under the supervision of the Cottage Supervisor, the Youth Counselor is responsible for all aspects of the 24-hour out-of-home treatment program, including the provision of a safe, therapeutic environment for youth, employees, and visitors to campus. The Youth Counselor will function as part of a team with Youth Counselors to ensure the safety and therapeutic milieu of the Treatment Environment and in cooperation with leadership from other areas of the Agency. Areas of treatment include recreation, independent living, a therapeutic milieu, and regular attendance at work.
Position Responsibilities
The Youth Counselor will provide direct supervision for youth and assistance to other Youth Counselors to ensure the implementation of all program expectations, including the establishment of a safe, therapeutic environment, the complete use of TCI, including Post-Crisis Response techniques, and verification of data collected for reporting practices to Family Services (OCFS) and Office of Refugee Resettlement, program handbook, and other areas of oversight as required by agency contract or regulatory authority.
Job Type: Full-time /Non-Exempt
Shifts: Sunday - Wednesday (10pm - 8am)
Working Conditions:
The 40-hour workweek, with regular attendance at work and availability for flexible scheduling
Benefits as outlined in the Employee Manual
Benefits:
Additionally, Lincoln Hall enjoys a relaxed and casual work environment around campus. We routinely have employee-focused events and programming. We also offer transportation to and from the closest Metro-North Train line in Katonah for those employees who take mass transit.
Lincoln Hall offers salaries commensurate with experience and competitive benefits and vacation packages. All staff members enjoy a relaxed dress code and access to a gorgeous campus.
Lincoln Hall believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables our young men and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our young men. At the same time, we work to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of diversity for our staff and young men.
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration for race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.
Sunday - Wednesday
10pm - 8am
Under the supervision of the Cottage Supervisor, the Youth Counselor is responsible for all aspects of the 24-hour out-of-home treatment program, including the provision of a safe, therapeutic environment for youth, employees, and visitors to campus. The Youth Counselor will function as part of a team with Youth Counselors to ensure the safety and therapeutic milieu of the Treatment Environment and in cooperation with leadership from other areas of the Agency. Areas of treatment include recreation, independent living, a therapeutic milieu, and regular attendance at work.
Position Responsibilities
The Youth Counselor will provide direct supervision for youth and assistance to other Youth Counselors to ensure the implementation of all program expectations, including the establishment of a safe, therapeutic environment, the complete use of TCI, including Post-Crisis Response techniques, and verification of data collected for reporting practices to Family Services (OCFS) and Office of Refugee Resettlement, program handbook, and other areas of oversight as required by agency contract or regulatory authority.
- Responsible for providing supervision overnight, including physical headcount checks, maintaining a safe and clean therapeutic environment, completing daily inspections of all cottage areas, and preparing maintenance requests accordingly.
- Responsible for ensuring that all minors in the cottage have a clean set of clothes appropriate for the Dress Code of the Ives School daily. This includes doing laundry in the cottage, as needed.
- Responsible for ensuring that all minors transition from the cottage to the school in full compliance with the Ives School Dress Code.
- Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the cottage. This includes kitchen, bathroom, parlor, and cottage gym areas during the overnight shift. Removing graffiti is considered part of the job responsibilities. It also includes monitoring residents completing chores during morning routines. It also includes documenting the condition of the cottage daily in the cottage log and submitting maintenance requests as needed.
- Supervise residents during morning routines. This includes all morning routines, including wake-ups, chores, and preparation for the school day and breakfast.
- Assisting other Overnight Youth Counselors throughout the overnight shift. This includes providing coverage during breaks and assistance with behavioral issues, as needed.
- Bilingual
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Must have a Valid Drivers License
- Must have experience working with Youth.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree / Associate degree in Psychology,
- Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Must have tact, discretion, and experience handling sensitive and confidential information,
- while maintaining a professional approach. Must be calm in emergencies.
Job Type: Full-time /Non-Exempt
Shifts: Sunday - Wednesday (10pm - 8am)
Working Conditions:
The 40-hour workweek, with regular attendance at work and availability for flexible scheduling
Benefits as outlined in the Employee Manual
Benefits:
- Medical (3 plans), Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Dollar-for-dollar match to your 403b (nonprofit version of a 401K) up to $500.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Gym Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- An employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account ($2,500 for employees, $5,000 for family)
- New York State Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Basic Life, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance, up to 3x your salary
- Voluntary Insurances
- Accident Insurance
- Cancer Protection
- Critical Illness
- And additional Disability Income
Additionally, Lincoln Hall enjoys a relaxed and casual work environment around campus. We routinely have employee-focused events and programming. We also offer transportation to and from the closest Metro-North Train line in Katonah for those employees who take mass transit.
Lincoln Hall offers salaries commensurate with experience and competitive benefits and vacation packages. All staff members enjoy a relaxed dress code and access to a gorgeous campus.
Lincoln Hall believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables our young men and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our young men. At the same time, we work to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of diversity for our staff and young men.
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration for race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.
Sunday - Wednesday
10pm - 8am
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