Overnight Youth Counselor- Empower

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 an Overnight Youth Counselor 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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Supervises and protects youth in their care, assuring a healthy and safe environment.
• Provides trauma-responsive care that is sensitive to and supportive of the children’s cultural and ethnic heritage and values.
• Teaches, assists and supervises youth in the activities of daily living. This includes such activities as personal care, care of the living space and their personal property, mealtime activities, community and school activities, and general recreation.
• Is required to transport youth in agency vehicles.
• Assists youth in developing appropriate behavioral and pro-social skills.
• Models and engages youth in developing skills and interests in leisure time activities.
• Assists youth in developing positive attitudes regarding school and good study habits; supports and aids their academic needs, including vocational/workforce training.
• Models and assists youth in developing and maintaining positive peer and adult relationships.
• Supports youth in meeting treatment team recommendations.

Schedule:

Friday-Sunday 10pm-8am, Monday-Thursday 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.