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Good Shepherd Services · 1 day ago

Per-Diem Youth Development Counselor (Barbara Blum)

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $22/hr

Good Shepherd Services is seeking dynamic and compassionate Per-Diem Youth Development Counselors to work in their Residential Programs. In this role, you will take a caring approach to meet youth's basic needs while ensuring their physical and emotional safety.

CharityConsultingNon Profit

Responsibilities

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 residence

Provide individual and group counseling for residents and, when appropriate, work with residents' families and participate in youth and family development. Coordinate court ordered visits which includes supervised home visits, day passes and facility visits, etc. (Visits suspended during use as quarantine house.)

Maintain records, logs, reports and adhere to documentation requirements

Participate in the planning and execution of educational, recreational, and personal enrichment activities

Ensure the proper care and supervision of supplies and agency equipment

Participate in ongoing meetings, conferences and training programs

Interact and communicate with Good Shepherd staff in matters related to, but not limited to, the needs of the residents and the program in general

Providing safe transportation for residents for court ordered appointments. (Not during use as quarantine house.)

Attend all mandatory training required by DYFJ (Department of Youth Family Justice ) and GSS

Responsible for adhering to all DYFJ and OCFS regulations

Effectively use and practice the Sanctuary Model tools: safety plans, community meetings, psycho-educational groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences (or similar), and self-care in the department/program to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture

Promote and model the seven Sanctuary Model commitments to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture

Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss and Future) framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Crisis intervention trainingPhysical restraint proceduresYouth development perspectiveNew York State driver’s licenseHigh School diplomaPhysical ability testSustained physical exertion

Required

High School diploma or GED required

Valid New York State driver's license required

Must be able to complete and pass all components of required physical intervention training

Must successfully complete a pre-hire physical ability test

Ability to perform physical restraint of youth using approved restraint procedures

Must be capable of sustained physical exertion and have no limitations on ability to engage in necessary physical intervention activities including but not limited to: standing, twisting, turning, kneeling, and supporting a participant's body weight

Must have a commitment to work from a strength based, youth development and trauma-informed perspective