Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York · 3 hours ago
Community Care- Youth Development Counselor (Full-Time)
Wading River, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expLittle Flower Children and Family Services of New York is seeking a Full-Time Community Care Youth Development Counselor to provide trauma-informed support to youth in crisis. The role involves responding to behavioral crises, stabilizing environments, and assisting with intervention planning and documentation.
CharityHealth CareMedicalNon ProfitNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Respond to behavioral and emotional crises by supporting de-escalation, ensuring safety and facilitating post-incident reflection
Stabilize individuals and environments, ensuring physical and emotional safety
Support re-entry into the program or setting after the crisis subsides
Assist with the supervision of youth during transition and mass movement around campus
Conduct authorized searches in accordance with New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations
Assist in updating individualized crisis prevention and response plans
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to provide insight and feedback
Recommend intervention strategies based on observations and incident trends
Document critical incidents in accordance with agency, regulatory, and licensing requirements
Monitor trends and provide summaries to leadership for review and analysis
Support mandated reporting and emergency response procedures
Model effective de-escalation and intervention techniques from the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Model
Support new hire and ongoing training efforts related to behavior management
Reinforce a culture of safety, respect, and accountability
Participate in post-incident debriefs and process improvement efforts
Performs other functions as assigned
Qualification
Required
Valid NYS driver's license
High School Diploma or GED
Experience handling groups of children & teens, preferably in a residential setting
Ability to participate in mandated initial TCI training during weekday evenings upon hire
Fluent English reading, writing, speaking, computer skills necessary to record observations and monitor reports
Must be available Sunday - Thursday 3 pm to 11 pm
Preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience working with youth in residential, behavioral health, or crisis response settings
Understanding of trauma-informed care, behavioral support strategies, and adolescent development
Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure
Proficient in electronic documentation systems and incident reporting
Company
Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York
Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York assists people with developmental disabilities by improving their well-being.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Corinne Hammons
President & Chief Executive Officer
Matthew Bredes, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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