Youth Counselor -III NH

and the job listing Expires on September 27, 2026

Division for Children, Youth, & Families

Sununu Youth Services Center
- Manchester, NH

YOUTH COUNSELOR I-III

Multiple positions-Full Time
- All Shifts

Youth Counselor I
-III $19.96-$34.14 Hourly USD

Plus Direct Care Pay & shift differential when applicable

Direct Care $.133/hr,2nd shift: $1.20/hr and rotating, $1.50/hr 3rd Shift Differential , & Weekend $2.00/hr

* The certification level identified by the DHHS Human Resource Office is based upon the minimum qualifications. Upon consideration of the applicants relevant work experience, interview, and the Supplemental Job Description, the DCYF hiring manager will determine the level a candidate will be hired at.

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

Summary:

YC I

Provides a safe and secure environment for adjudicated or detained juveniles. Coordinates and supervises resident’s daily activities, monitor and assesses behavior to assure continued safety and security. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

YC II

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.

YC III

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.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS
:
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.

YC I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/

Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent credential

License/Certification: Valid New Hampshire driver’s license required if responsible for transporting residents/students

Other Requirements:

1. Must be able to run, physically restrain youth, and lift up to 50 lbs

2. 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

Trainee Option:
Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

Must successfully complete the Juvenile Justice Academy within twelve months of employment from date of hire as a 21-1010 Counselors-1, Youth Counselor I

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Criteria: BGA
01 (Youth Counselor to Level
2)

For promotion from the 21-1010 Counselors-1 job title to 21-1010 Counselors-2, the eligibility requirements in Personnel Rule 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied, as well as the following criteria:

1. Must receive a satisfactory performance evaluation and be free of discipline, pursuant to Personnel Rule 1003.01, for one (1) year immediately prior to promotion.

2. Must have approval from Assistant House Leader,…