Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Target Resume Now
Tailor your resume to this Program Counselor role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against City of New York's job description. Free.
Tailor your resume to this Program Counselor role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against City of New York's job description. Free.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Program Counselor posting at City of New York — free, in seconds.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Program Counselor posting at City of New York — free, in seconds.
About the Role
The Program Counselor will report to a Secure Detention and be responsible for performing duties related to youth programming and support within the Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ). DYFJ aims to build safer communities, provide therapeutic treatment, and help juveniles transition out of the justice system.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Youth Development Specialists, contracted providers, and the Department of Education to develop and implement cultural, educational, and recreational programming.
- Develop and implement programs and activities that promote teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
- Build self-confidence in youth and contribute to violence reduction through activities and relationship-building.
- Encourage healthy lifestyles for youth through sports, physical exercise, and good nutrition.
- Support facilities and contracted providers in implementing special projects, workshops, or other events.
- Assess internal and external programs by observation, surveys, and other evaluation methods to provide feedback and recommendations.
- Act as a liaison with DYFJ’s contracted programs and contract management unit to ensure vendor clearance submission, tracking, management, and compliance.
- Develop monthly provider meetings, progress reports, and annual vendor performance evaluations.
- Develop and learn new programming modules and assist with training other staff and contracted providers.
- Perform other duties as needed in relation to the youth’s cultural, educational, and recreational needs.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described.
- High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described.
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above.
- All candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in the baccalaureate degree requirement.
Location
- Secure detention facility
Work Type
- 24/7 operation
- Evening hours
- Saturdays
- Sundays
- Holidays
- Mandatory overtime
Experience Level
- Two years of experience in community work or community centered activities (with Bachelor's degree)
- Six years of experience in community work or community centered activities (with High School diploma)
- At least one year of experience in community work or community centered activities (equivalent education/experience)
Education Level
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
- High school graduation or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $62,868.00 - $72,298.00
- USD 62868 - USD 97593
About the Company
- The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports.
- ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers.
- ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment.
- In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.
- The Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) provides a wide range of services and programs for youth at every stage of the juvenile justice process.
- DYFJ goals are to build stronger and safer communities, prevent juveniles from entering the New York City's juvenile justice system, provide therapeutic treatment and services to youth in our custodial care, and help juveniles access the tools they need to leave the justice system for good.
- DYFJ strives to help families and young people by providing supportive services that are responsive to the needs of individual youth and families.
Equal Opportunity
- Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.
- The Administration for Children’s Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing access to all individuals.
- If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Simone Campbell at [email protected] or 212-676-6955.
- The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.