Role OverviewRelief Youth Development Counselors take a caring, personal approach to meeting youth’s daily basic needs while providing physical and emotional safety. Assist youth in learning how to work together to solve problems in positive ways, implement group and individual treatment plans, provide group counseling, help youth develop life skills and develop constructive relationships with youth. Effectively use Sanctuary and Missouri models.
What You Will Do
Provide direct supervision and be accountable for the whereabouts of residents at all times. Manage residents' behavior; maintain order. Implement daily living routines, schedules and procedures. Ensure the safety of the residents and maintain security and high standard of cleanliness throughout the house.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Must have a commitment to use The Missouri Model, a group-based rehabilitative and therapeutic approach. Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development and trauma-informed perspective.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Associate or bachelor's Degree preferred
- Valid New York State driver’s license
- Must be able to complete and pass all components of the program’s designated behavior management/physical intervention training
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
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