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Good Shepherd Services · 1 day ago

Per - Diem Youth Development Counselor (Green House)

Bronx, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $22/hr

Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency dedicated to supporting youth and families. The Per-Diem Youth Development Counselor will provide care and support to youth, ensuring their safety, implementing treatment plans, and facilitating group and individual counseling sessions.

CharityConsultingNon Profit

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision and be accountable for the whereabouts of residents at all times

Manage residents' behavior; maintain order

Implement daily living routines, schedules and procedures

Ensure the safety of the residents and maintain security and high standard of cleanliness throughout the house

Provide individual and group counseling for residents and, when appropriate, work with residents' families and participate in the development and execution of treatment plans which includes supervised home visits, recreational activities, etc

Maintain records, logs, reports and adhere to documentation requirements

Participate in the planning and execution of educational, recreational, and personal enrichment activities

Ensure the proper care and supervision of supplies and Agency equipment

Participate in ongoing meetings, conferences and training programs

Interact and communicate with Good Shepherd staff in matters related to, but not limited to, the needs of the residents and the program in general

Provide safe transportation for residents

Escort residents to and from court, school and other appointments

Attend all mandatory training required by ACS and GSS

Responsible for adhering to all pertinent ACS regulations

Effectively use the Missouri model of group treatment

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

Behavior management trainingMissouri ModelSanctuary ModelHigh School Diploma/GEDValid NY State driver’s licenseBilingual Spanish/EnglishYouth development perspectiveTrauma-informed approachPhysical intervention skills

Required

High School Diploma/GED required

Valid New York State driver's license

Must be able to complete and pass all components of the program's designated behavior management/physical intervention training

Applicants must be capable of sustained physical exertion and have no disability or condition (i.e. heart condition, recent surgery) that would prevent them from participating in physical intervention practice such as standing and kneeling movements to and from the floor, supporting another participant's body weight, etc

Must have a commitment to use The Missouri Model, a group-based rehabilitative and therapeutic approach

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