Senior Residential Counselor

Hope For Youth's Residential Services Department provides community based, trauma informed, youth and family driven care to adolescents and young adults in Nassau and Suffolk County. Serving youth from varying points of entry with the child welfare system, juvenile justice system, and runaway and homeless youth/young adults, the opportunities to alter the trajectory for youth in need are abundant. Youth are supported 24/7 by a team of multi-disciplinary professionals, paraprofessionals, and agency administration that consistently meets standards for accreditation and licensing regulations.

Senior Residential Counselors provide invaluable support to youth during their time with the agency. Although tasks may vary depending on program the Senior Residential Counselor is assigned to, the expectation for providing support to colleagues and youth is consistent. Senior Residential Counselors play a vital role in ongoing coaching and mentoring of residential counselors as well as role modeling of engagement with our youth for residential counselors working alongside them.

To be a successful Senior Residential Counselor you must be ready, willing and able to do the following always:

1. Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in the program practice guide and employee manual.
2. Supervise and support residents using the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model without the need for therapeutic holds.
3. Resolve resident issues and complaints.
4. Achieves positive outcomes for residents including facilitating independent living workshops.
5. Models the behavior all Residential Counselors should do.
6. Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct.

1. Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations

How you will generally spend your time in this job:

80% supporting youth (including documentation)

15% supporting residential counselors as shift leader

5% staff meetings/supervision/training

To qualify for this job you need to be or have at minimum:

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. Valid NYS driver's license in good standing
3. 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

1. Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, ongoing access to reliable vehicle and driving own vehicle for work

This opportunity is being offered as Full-Time 40-hour work week; Saturday 8am-4pm, Tuesday-Thursday 3pm-11pm, Friday 8am-4pm

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please include resume, cover letter and salary requirements.

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.

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 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

Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org

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 employee's 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.).

Salary : $22 - $23