SUMMARY
The Residential Youth Counselor (RYC) plays a key role in transforming the lives and futures of the young people who live on JCCA’s campus, by building positive and trusting relationships with youth, while keeping them safe and supported by their peers in a therapeutic environment. This is an hourly UNION position.
With many opportunities for professional training and growth, this position is ideal for individuals seeking a comprehensive, foundational position in behavioral health, as well as for those with previous experience caring for youth in a residential setting.
The Residential Treatment Campus is located in Pleasantville, NY.
*Evening shifts available (12pm-8pm, 3pm-11pm, 4pm-12am, and 6pm-2am)*
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise youth in cottages, during activities, and community outings
- Engage youth in meaningful therapeutic and recreational activities; accompany youth to/from recreational activities, appointments, and home visits
- Meet the daily living needs of youth in assigned unit, including making sure they are appropriately dressed for school or other activities, supervising hygiene, serving meals, and keeping living areas tidy
- Teach and coach youth in order to encourage skill development and self-sufficiency in areas such as problem solving, emotional regulation, and habits like dressing and undressing, bathing, hygiene, and chores
- Model appropriate pro-social behavior (positive attitude, communication, and boundaries)
- Develop meaningful and healthy relationships with youth, focusing on their strengths and using positive praise to build skills, coping strategies, and self-esteem
- Use appropriate intervention and de-escalation techniques
- Collaborate with colleagues, clinicians, and families in support of treatment goals; communicate with team regarding incidents, important events, and concerns
- Document progress toward treatment goals, and complete daily logs and incident reports
**This is a 24/7 operation offering a variety of Full-Time and Part-Time shifts**
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED Required (AA or BA preferred)
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must pass background checks and complete on-site Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training
- Must have an interest in working with Youth and Young Adults in a residential setting
- Valid New York, New Jersey or Connecticut Driver’s License Preferred
*Bilingual candidates are subject to pay differential*
*Candidates who have a drivers license are subject to pay differential*
Salary: $16.54 - $21.00 / HR
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.54 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Drivers License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Pleasantville, NY 10570 (Required)
Work Location: In person