Youth Counselor-94 Fulton at Children's Home of Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Mentoring, Self-Regulation, Recreation, Housekeeping, Physical Activity, Crisis Intervention, Positive Attitude, Driving, Emergency Evacuation

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Job Details Job Location: 94 Fulton Empower - Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Diploma/GED Salary Range: $23.00 - $24.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services 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. We are currently seeking Youth Counselors to work in our Empower Program. Position Summary: Youth Counselors are responsible for the supervision of youth, and organizing and completing day-to-day activities with the youth including recreation and light housekeeping. Youth Counselors will act as a mentor and model appropriate self-regulation skills for the youth Schedule Wednesday 8am-6pm, Thursday-Saturday 12pm-10pm, Sunday- Tuesday OFF The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Essential: (Required) Must be at least 21 years of age. High School Diploma or equivalent. Capable of vigorous physical activity, active participation in recreation, and the physical crisis intervention program of the agency at all times. Capable, at all times, of evacuating the children in an emergency via all primary and secondary exits. Positive, friendly attitude toward children. Valid New York State Driver's License with good driving record as determined by the Agency. 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. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.

Responsibilities

Youth Counselors are responsible for supervising youth and organizing day-to-day activities, including recreation and light housekeeping. They will also act as mentors and model appropriate self-regulation skills for the youth.