Residential Counselor (Various Shifts)

Title: Residential Counselor

Position Type: FullTime Various shifts available!

Compensation: Above Minimum Wage (Starting pay rates)

• New Hire Bonus: $500
• Bilingual (Spanish) Bonus: $750

Hope For Youth is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Residential Counselors / Direct Care Staff. Our residential services programs aims to build resiliency in the youth we serve across various locations in Suffolk County. This position offers both fulltime and parttime opportunities with flexible shifts. Include your availability when applying.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to youth including documentation laundry cleaning transportation to appointments and supervising recreational activities.
• Implement the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model to support and supervise residents without the need for therapeutic holds.
• Resolve resident issues and complaints effectively.
• Attend staff meetings supervision sessions and training programs.
• Perform additional tasks as required by HFY policy oversight agency and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid NYS Drivers License with a good standing (21 years of age or older for driving positions).
• Ability to meet physical requirements including operating a motor vehicle lifting/moving up to fifty pounds escorting children and youth in the community and physically restraining a child or youth during crisis situations.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and locations.
• Relevant experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment Medical Dental Vision HRA with HSA and Copay options available.
• 91% Employerpaid medical premiums!
• Generous paid time off for employees working over 20 hours regularly.
• Agencyfunded Pension Plan.
• Pretax savings plans: selfdirected 403(b) 529 FSA and HSA Accounts.
• Agencypaid life insurance and disability with potential eligibility for longterm disability.
• Training programs tuition assistance and free tuition credits available.
• Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs.
• Special Events and Recognition Awards.
• Volunteer and Internship opportunities.
• Supportive and missiondriven work environment.

Application Process: Please submit your resume cover letter and salary requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Background Screening: All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract including but not limited to Staff Exclusion List (SEL) State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR) DMV record review criminal records screening and reference checks.

Bonus Details: The signon bonus is paid in two installments: half upon hire after the first two paychecks and half after six months following a performance evaluation.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Additional Pay Range Information: The salary range and/or hourly rate listed for this position are estimates and subject to potential modification based on various factors including relevant experience education certifications and internal equity considerations.

Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.

Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope For Youth.

Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!

Supportive likeminded missiondriven coworkers

Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging

Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities

Free Training programs Free Tuition Credits Scholarships and Tuition Assistance

Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Special Events and Recognition Awards

Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within

Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment Medical Dental Vision HRA with HSA and Copay options available.

91% Employerpaid medical premiums!

Generous paid time off

Agencyfunded Pension Plan

Pretax savings plans: selfdirected 403(b) 529 Aflac.

Agencypaid life insurance and disability and for some positions longterm disability

Learn more about Hope For Youth at:

Additional Pay Range Information

The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employees base salary and/or rate several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. years of relevant experience education licensing certifications other credentials negotiated contracts budget and internal equity etc.).

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