Per - Diem Youth Development Counselor; Green House

Per-Diem Youth Development Counselor (Green House)

Per-Diem Youth Development Counselors take a caring, personal approach to meeting youth’s daily basic needs while providing physical and emotional safety. Assist youth in learning how to work together to solve problems in positive ways, implement group and individual treatment plans, provide group counseling, help youth develop life skills and constructive relationships, and effectively use the Sanctuary and Missouri models.

Job Title: Per-Diem Youth Development Counselor
Reports to: Residential Life Supervisor;
Green House
Location: 2190 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
Hours: 20 Hours/Week; non‑exempt; on‑site only. Must be available full time for day, evening, and/or overnight shifts. Some weekends will be required.
Salary: $20–$22 per hour (based on relevant experience)

• Provide direct supervision and be accountable for the whereabouts of residents at all times.
• Manage residents’ behavior and maintain order.
• Implement daily living routines, schedules, and procedures.
• Ensure the safety of residents and maintain security and high standards of cleanliness throughout the house.
• Provide individual and group counseling; work with residents’ families and participate in the development and execution of treatment plans, including supervised home visits and recreational activities.
• Maintain records, logs, and reports and adhere to documentation requirements.
• Participate in the planning and execution of educational, recreational, and personal enrichment activities.
• Ensure the proper care and supervision of supplies and agency equipment.
• Participate in ongoing meetings, conferences, and training programs.
• Interact and communicate with Good Shepherd staff regarding the needs of the residents and the program.
• Provide safe transportation for residents, escorting them to and from court, school, and other appointments.
• Attend all mandatory training required by ACS and GSS.
• Adhere to all pertinent ACS regulations.
• Effectively use the Missouri model of group treatment.
• Apply Sanctuary Model tools—safety plans, community meetings, psycho‑educational groups, team meetings, red‑flag reviews, treatment‑planning conferences— and promote self‑care to create a non‑violent, trauma‑sensitive culture.
• Promote and model the seven Sanctuary Model commitments.
• Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid New York State driver’s license.
• Able to complete and pass all components of the program’s designated behavior‑management/physical intervention training.
• Physically capable of sustained exertion; no condition that would prevent participation in physical intervention practices such as standing, kneeling, and supporting another person’s weight.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Commitment to use the Missouri Model and a strength‑based, youth‑development and trauma‑informed perspective.

All staff are expected to be committed to the mission, vision, and values of Good Shepherd Services, including involvement in quality‑improvement activities and a willingness to work within a culturally diverse environment.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of our activities or operations.