Senior Residential Counselor-NSD NEW!
Senior Residential Counselor-NSD NEW!
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USD 21 - 22
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Job Description
Location: Amityville NY
Shift: Monday 7am-3pm Wednesday-Saturday 3pm-11pm
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week) Overtime opportunities
Pay: $21.50-$22.50/hour hourly bilingual differential for Spanish/English new hires
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and teens Were looking for a dedicated Senior Residential Counselor to join our residential team at Hope For Youth in a non-secure youth detention this role youll support young people through challenging times help create a safe and structured environment and lead by example for both residents and staff on your shift.
What Youll Do:
Serve as a mentor and leader for youth and fellow counselors
Maintain a supportive safe and respectful environment
Help guide youth toward positive choices and personal growth
Collaborate with a caring and experienced team
Why Join Us
Rewarding purpose-driven work that truly impacts lives
Amazing coworkers and supportive leadership
Paid Time Off (PTO) from start and advancement opportunities
Special staff events and recognition programs
Competitive starting pay with bilingual pay differential
If youre looking to be part of a workplace where you are valued and your work matters apply today!
Apply now to join our mission and make a lasting impact.
To qualify for this job you need to be or have at minimum:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid NYS drivers license in good standing
- Ability to:
- work flexible schedule
- Lift/move up to fifty (50) pounds
- Escort residents into the community and to appointments to service providers as needed
- Physically restrain a child or youth during a crisis situation (TCI Training is provided with focus on de-escalation techniques)
- Read/write reports and log entries repetitive wrist/finger movements
- Operate a motor vehicle carrying up to 10 children and youth
- Support other projects as needed within the Residential Department
- Open to supervision and able to work as part of a team
- Role model appropriately; nurture teach and structure daily living setting
- Organize activities and engage youth throughout the shift
- Support the overall mission of Hope For Youth
Please include resume cover letter and salary requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.).
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 reference checks for some roles a physical exam. Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
