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About the Role
The Non-Secure Detention Senior Counselor position is responsible for supporting daily operations and stepping in as the lead when a supervisor is not present. This role provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while mentoring youth and guiding staff through daily routines and interventions.
Responsibilities
- Implement the shift work plan by assigning shift work to other counselors and monitoring attendance/coordinating coverage.
- Serve as a role model/lead counselor by orienting and training new staff.
- Ensure incident reporting documentation is completed accurately.
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation pertaining to incident management.
- Act as a liaison between the facility and the on-call Director in emergency crisis situations, ensuring the safety of staff, youth, and the security of the facility.
- Ensure end-of-shift communication with the incoming shift to promote continuity of care.
- Provide daily support, supervision, and mentorship to youth in a non-secure detention setting.
- Model positive behavior and conflict-resolution strategies.
- Assist youth with developing life skills, emotional regulation, and accountability.
- Ensure safety, structure, and consistency within the facility.
- Collaborate with case managers, probation officers, educators, and mental health professionals to ensure youth's well-being.
- Perform daily food preparation.
- Adhere to agency policies and procedures; follow and support agency mission, vision, and values, including participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist with daily general household tasks including laundry.
- Transport youth for appointments such as medical and court, and in case of emergency.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required.
- At least 2 years of experience working with youth in juvenile detention centers, group homes, youth shelters, youth diversion programs, or a comparable discipline involving work with youth and families.
- OR 2 years of college in a social or human service field (equivalent to 30 credits or more).
- Successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification and First Aid/CPR training is required following hire as part of on-the-job training.
- Must be able to successfully complete training to administer medication under the direction of the facility or designee.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours including day, evening, weekend, and holidays.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
- Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.
Skills
- Mentoring youth
- Guiding staff
- Daily routines and interventions
- Incident reporting
- Documentation
- Emergency crisis management
- Communication
- Supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Life skills development
- Emotional regulation
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Food preparation
- Household tasks
- Transportation
Location
- Canaan, NY 12029
- Glenmont, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 2 years of experience working with youth or families
- 2 years of college in a social or human service field
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
- 30+ college credits in a social or human service field
Salary/Compensations
- $26.25 - $27.50 Hourly
Benefits
- One hour of paid travel time per workday
- Mileage reimbursement for eligible miles
- $500 monthly travel stipend during the transitional period
About the Company
- Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- 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)