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About the Role

The Senior Education Counselor position is responsible for assisting and supporting youth, contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process. This position will serve as a direct support to youth in regaining the ability to successfully re-enter the classroom setting, prepare for GED, HS diploma, or basic education needs. It will provide our youth with educational assistance during their time in Non-Secure Detention.

Responsibilities

Implementing the shift work plan by assigning shift work to other counselors and monitoring attendance/coordinating coverage as needed.
Serving as a role model/lead counselor by orienting and training new staff.
Ensuring incident reporting documentation is completed.
Maintaining accurate documentation and providing detailed documentation pertaining to incident management.
Acting as a liaison between facility and on call Director in emergency crisis situations ensuring safety of staff, youth and security of the facility.
Ensuring end of the shift communication with upcoming communication to promote continuity of care.
Providing daily support, supervision, and mentorship to youth in a non-secure detention setting.
Modeling positive behavior and conflict-resolution strategies.
Assisting youth with developing life skills, emotional regulation, and accountability.
Ensuring safety, structure, and consistency within the facility.
Collaborating with case managers, probation officers, educators, and mental health professionals ensuring youth’s well-being.
Performing daily food preparation.
Adhering to agency policies and procedures; following and supporting agency mission, vision and values including participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.
Assisting with daily general household tasks including laundry and more.
Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required with at least 2 years of experience working with youth in juvenile detention centers, group homes, youth shelters, youth diversion programs or in a comparable discipline involving work with youth and families is required OR two years of college in a social or human service field (equivalent to 30 credits or more) required.
Successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification and First Aid/CPR training is required following hire as part of on-the-job training.
Successful completion and training to administer medication under direction of 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.

Location

Canaan, NY 12029

Work Type

Full-Time
Day Shift

Experience Level

2 years of experience working with youth

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED
Two years of college in a social or human service field (equivalent to 30 credits or more)

Salary/Compensations

$22.25 - $23.50 Hourly

About the Company

Together 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)

Equal Opportunity

Together 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)