Residential Counselor NEW

Position Type: Full-Time (Various shifts available)

New Hire Bonus: $500

Bilingual (Spanish) Bonus: $750

Make a Difference with Hope For Youth

Hope For Youth is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Residential Counselors (Direct Care Staff). Our residential services program is designed to build resiliency in youth across various locations in Suffolk County.

We are also honored to announce that the Hauppauge Industrial Association of Long Island (HIA-LI) an advocate for its member organizations since 1978 has recognized HFY as their Not-For Profit Business Award honoree for Excellence in 2025!

This role is essential in supporting youth in a structured supportive and therapeutic environment. We offer both full-time and part-time opportunities with flexible shifts. Be sure to include your availability when applying!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support to youth including:

  • Documentation

  • Laundry and cleaning

  • Transportation to appointments

  • Supervising recreational and daily living activities

• Supervise and support youth using the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) model-without therapeutic holds

• Resolve resident issues or concerns effectively and compassionately

• Attend all required staff meetings supervision sessions and training programs

• Perform any additional responsibilities as required by Hope For Youth oversight agencies and applicable regulations

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Valid NYS Drivers License in good standing

  • Must be 21 years of age or older to transport youth

• Ability to meet physical requirements including:

  • Operating a motor vehicle

  • Lifting/moving up to 50 pounds

  • Escorting youth in the community

  • Physically intervening in crisis situations if needed

• Flexibility to work various shifts and locations

• Relevant experience in childcare residential or human services settings is preferred

Why Work at Hope For Youth

• Supportive mission-driven team environment

• Opportunities for training growth and advancement

• Meaningful work that positively impacts youth across Long Island

Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.

Here are some of the benefits of working for Hope For Youth!

• Supportive like-minded mission-driven co-workers
• 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 Co-pay options available.
• 91% Employer-paid medical premiums
• Generous paid time off
• Agency-funded Pension Plan
• Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b) 529 Aflac
• Agency-paid life insurance and disability and for some positions long-term disability

Please include resume cover letter and salary requirements.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers must be made contingent and once a contingent offer has been accepted all processing must note the contingency throughout the process.

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