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Good Shepherd Services · 1 day ago

Per Diem-Youth Development Counselor

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $22/hr

Good Shepherd Services is seeking dynamic and compassionate Per Diem Youth Development Counselors to provide supervision and guidance to residents of a female adolescent youth residential facility. The role involves creating a therapeutic environment, planning activities, and ensuring the safety and well-being of participants.

CharityConsultingNon Profit

Responsibilities

Ensure the whereabouts and safety of participants at all times

Plan, lead and engage participants in a range of program activities including recreational activities, family activities, tutoring, cultural events, and special activities for evenings or weekends

Escort participants to and from court, school, medical, pre-placement visits to other agencies, family/sibling visits, and other various appointments

Monitor participants’ school performance, including homework assistance and tutoring

Supervise and record participant medical needs and follow-up on recommendations

Attend teacher/social worker update meetings

Maintain documentation logs of daily activities, progress notes and critical events

Complete assessments and reports for presentation at team meetings

Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings

Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings

Effectively use and practice the Sanctuary Model tools: safety plans, community meetings, psycho-educational groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences (or similar), and self-care in the department/program to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture

Promote and model the seven Sanctuary Model commitments to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture

Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss and Future) framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Crisis intervention trainingPhysical restraint techniquesBilingual – SpanishOrganizational skillsSelf-initiativeTherapeutic milieuConflict resolutionTeam collaboration

Required

High School Diploma or GED required

Must have excellent written, organizational, and prioritization skills

Ability to transition easily between working independently with a high degree of self-initiative and contributing as part of a team

Valid Driver's License required

Participate in creating a safe and therapeutic milieu

Effective in conflict resolution and crisis intervention techniques and practices

Must be able to successfully complete state mandated crisis intervention training, and perform physical restraint of a resident

Must be able to successfully complete state mandated medication administration training

Must be flexible to work evening, overnight, weekend and holiday hours

Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth and family development and trauma-informed perspective

Must be able to successfully complete state mandated crisis intervention training within two months of hire

Must successfully complete a pre-hire physical ability test

Ability to perform physical restraint of youth using approved restraint procedures

Must be capable of sustained physical exertion and have no limitations on ability to engage in necessary physical intervention activities including but not limited to: standing, twisting, turning, kneeling, and supporting a participant's body weight