Recreational Youth Counselors Ii-Iii

Department of Health and Human Services

Division for Children, Youth, & Families

Sununu Youth Services Center

1056 River Road Manchester, NH

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health and Human Services

Division for Children, Youth, & Families

Sununu Youth Services Center

1056 River Road Manchester, NH

RECREATIONAL YOUTH COUNSELOR II-III

#42 630

$22.50/hour - $34.14/hour

See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Children, Youth, & Families has a full-time vacancy for Recreational Youth Counselor II-III.

Provides a safe and secure environment for adjudicated or detained juveniles. Coordinates and supervises resident’s daily activities, monitors and assesses behavior to assure continued safety and security. Participates as a member of the Treatment Team that develops and implements individual treatment plans for assigned residents and assists Youth Counselor IIIs in providing group and individual counseling to assigned residents. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

Provides a safe and secure environment for adjudicated or detained juveniles. Coordinates and supervises residents’ daily activities, monitors and assesses behavior to assure continued safety and security. Participates as a member of the Treatment Team that develops and implements individual treatment plans and conducts group and individual resident counseling for assigned residents. Supervises subordinate Youth Counselors positions. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and / or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Education / Experience:

Equivalent combination of 1 year of education and experience after completion of high school.

Education / Experience:

Equivalent combination of 2.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Must include experience in group program coordination or leadership.

Valid driver’s license.

• Must be able to run, physically restrain youth, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Successfully complete a mandatory physical fitness evaluation that has been designated to determine an individual’s ability to perform the duties of a youth counselor prior to employment

Not applicable.

• Education and experience in sociology, psychology, human services, behavioral science, social work, education, liberal studies, theology, or criminal justice is preferred.
• Experience working in organized group activities, such as camp counseling, Boy or Girl Scouting, school or church programs, coaching sports, working with mentally and physically challenged youth and adults in a school, daycare, hospital or correctional/rehabilitative setting or any similarly related experience.

• Must successfully complete the Juvenile Justice Academy within twelve months of employment from date of hire as a 21-1010 Counselors-2, Youth Counselor II.
• Must successfully complete the Juvenile Justice Academy within twelve months of employment from date of hire as a 21-1010 Counselors-3, Youth Counselor III.

In‑Band Advancement Available:
No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
Yes

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title. When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in…