Youth Development Counselor; Euphrasian; Overnight Shift

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Youth Development Counselor (Euphrasian) - Overnight Shift ONLY

Job Title
:
Youth Development Counselor - Overnight Shift ONLY

Reports to
:
Residential Life Supervisor;
Euphrasian Diagnostic Center

Location
: 479 Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11207

Hours 40/hours non-exempt. Position requires staff to be onsite. Must be available full time for Day;
Evening and/or Overnight Shift. Some weekend shifts will be required.

Salary Range
: $20-$22 per hour

• Ensure the whereabouts and safety of participants at all times.
• Plan, lead and engage participants in a range of program activities including recreational activities, family activities, tutoring, cultural events, and special activities for evenings or weekends.
• Escort participants to and from court, school, medical, pre-placement visits to other agencies, family/sibling visits, and other various appointments.
• Monitor participants’ school performance, including homework assistance and tutoring.
• Supervise and record participant medical needs and follow-up on recommendations.
• Attend teacher/social worker update meetings.
• Maintain documentation logs of daily activities, progress notes and critical events.
• Complete assessments and reports for presentation at team meetings.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Effectively use and practice the Sanctuary Model tools: safety plans, community meetings, psycho-educational groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences (or similar), and self-care in the department/program to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
• Promote and model the seven Sanctuary Model commitments to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
• Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss and Future) 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.
• Must have excellent written, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to transition easily between working independently with a high degree of self-initiative and contributing as part of a team.
• Valid Driver's License required; comfortable driving in the New York Metro areas including the five boroughs and Long Island.
• Participate in creating a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Effective in conflict resolution and crisis intervention techniques and practices.
• Must be able to successfully complete state mandated crisis intervention training and perform physical restraint of a resident.
• Must be able to successfully complete state…