Youth Counselor for IDD

• Prepare and organize necessary equipment and supplies prior to scheduled activities, and ensure inventory is replaced and/or items are returned after use.
• Engage in program activities with program participants.
• Travel for community activities as required.
• Supervise program participants during activities to ensure their safety and proper conduct.
• Maintain order and adhere to operating procedures during program hours.
• Keep accurate records and data for assigned individuals, including, but not limited to, incident reports and billing forms.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as scheduled by supervisor.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of programs.
• Attend four overnight respites a year, which include working from Friday to Sunday.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Provide person-centered support.
• Promote confidentiality, privacy, human dignity, uniqueness, and physical and emotional well-being while supporting individuals to lead a self-directed life.
• Possess cultural competence, advocate for people with disabilities, and serve as a mentor.
• Remain calm and level-headed under pressure, while continuing to perform job duties.
• Foster team collaboration through open communication, sharing of responsibilities, and a positive and constructive attitude.
• Stay up-to-date with all state and agency regulations and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to play/join the youth in physical activities.
• Demonstrated ability to relate and interact with diverse youth coming from different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.

• Must be able to physically perform stooping, kneeling, walking, lifting, grasping, pulling, standing, talking, hearing, running.
• Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to perform extensive reading, monitor children’s activities, and complete records.
• Must be able to occasionally participate in sports and physical activities.
• Employees may be required to travel short distances.

• Accepted: High School Diploma or equivalent with at least two (2) years of experience working in a structured program with special needs youth.
• Preferred: Associate degree in social sciences, human service, or a related field with a focus on child/youth development and at least six (6) months of experience working in a structured program with special needs youth.
• Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license and have reliable transportation, with ability to pass driving clearance.

Salary : $16