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Senior NSD Counselor

Berkshire Farm Center
Bath, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/11/2025

DescriptionJoin Our MissionThe Senior Counselor position is responsible for assisting and supporting youth while contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process. In this role, the Senior Counselor will also function as a teaching assistant, providing educational support to help youth in re-entering the classroom, preparing for their GED, high school diploma, or fulfilling basic educational needs. This includes working closely with teachers to support individualized learning plans and offering one-on-one or group assistance to ensure the academic success of youth during their time in Non-Secure Detention.Job ResponsibilitiesServe as role model / lead counselor by orienting and training new staff; ensuring on call and incident reporting documentation are completed.Account for welfare and well-being of youth always. Model appropriate behavior standards for youths. Must maintain visual sight of youth in program.Help the teacher prepare classroom for class (clean desks, handout pencils, folders, needed materials, etc.)Set up necessary material for classes, interactive / hands-on activities as directed by the teacher.Review material taught in class with individual students with learning challenges.Work with individual students or smaller groups of students for remedial teaching and / or reinforcing the learning process as directed by the teacher.Make sure the classroom is safe and tidy before class starts and help tidy up room at day’s end.In the absence of the teacher, carry out sub plans or act as lead role in the classroom in the absence of the teacher during break time, etc.Assist the teach with other various tasks such as making copies, grading assignments, cleaning out folders of discharged students, setting up new folders for new students, informing teacher of student issues and concerns, supporting teacher as needed.Assists with leading group sessions for youth. Lead group sessions as directed.Under direction of a supervision of leadership, is responsible for implementing the shift work plan by assigning shift work and monitoring attendance / coordinating coverage as needed.Counsel youth on individual and group basis to assist with adjustment / transition to program. Ensure youth follow and participate in program schedules. Communicating any concerns with youth are brought to the attention of program leadership.Assist with daily meal preparation.Assist with security and safety of youth and facility.Job RequirementsMinimum High School / GED required, associate’s degree in related field preferred.Minimum 1 – 3 years of experience working with at risk youth in detention / residential facility required.TCI, First Aid / CPR certifications required.Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours including day, evening, weekend, holiday and subject to call hours.Valid Driver’s License, with acceptable driving history to the Agency Travel is required. Ability to coordinate and plan travel for visits and appointments in efficient manner.Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.Skills : Verbal and written communication skills.Equal Opportunity EmployerTogether for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)#NSDST

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