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About the Role
The Youth Counselor provides direct care, supervision, and support to children and adolescents residing in the agency’s Children’s Crisis Residence, AnchorPoint. This short-term, therapeutic program serves youth experiencing emotional or behavioral crises, offering stabilization and skill development in a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment. The Youth Counselor plays a key role in implementing individualized crisis intervention plans, engaging youth in therapeutic activities, and fostering a supportive, nurturing atmosphere to promote emotional regulation and recovery. Youth Counselors will act as a mentor and model appropriate self-regulation skills for the youth.
Responsibilities
- Fulfill training responsibilities according to Children’s Home, NYS Justice Center, and NYS OMH regulations.
- Adhere to all agency policies and procedures.
- Provide supervision, emotional support, and crisis intervention for youth in residence.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Implement trauma-informed care principles and de-escalation techniques.
- Assist in the development and execution of individualized service plans.
- Facilitate structured recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities.
- Ensure a safe, clean, and supportive living environment.
- Document observations, incidents, and progress notes.
- Collaborate with clinical, medical, and social work teams.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention techniques, and child development principles.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to transport youth, if required.
- Must complete and pass a pre-employment physical, PPD and drug screen and an annual physical and PPD.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, child development, or a related field (Preferred).
- Experience working with children or adolescents in a residential, crisis, or behavioral health setting is strongly preferred.
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Child development principles
- De-escalation techniques
- Collaboration
- Documentation
Location
- Poughkeepsie, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
Education Level
- High School Diploma/GED
Salary/Compensations
- $21.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- 403(b)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays, 9 sick days annually)
About the Company
- The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years!
- We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being.
Equal Opportunity
- The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.