Residential Youth Counselor (24422)

Salary Range $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly
Position Type Full Time
Travel Percentage None

Description

As a Residential Youth Counselor, you will provide daily therapeutic care and programming according to agency policy and governing bodies' (DSS, OMH, JCAHO, etc.) requirements for elementary aged children.. You will work on-site on our Albany campus and will report to the Residential Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

Provide for the physical and psychological needs of clients, including physical safety, hygiene, clothing, food, cooking, medical care, and providing a reliable and nurturing environment.

1:1 Residential Counselor
+ You will follow an individual youth’s 1:1 expectations plan, ICMP, and any safety plans in place.
+ Engage the youth in activities and conversation that are age appropriate and at the appropriate developmental level.
+ Document in writing a summary of each shift.
+ Learn the history and specific issues associa...