Counselors, Youth Development, Social Work

Overview

Counselor positions are a great career opportunity for those with skills, experience, and/or education in the Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice) or Special Education fields. These positions are also an opportunity for individuals interested in caring for at‑risk adolescent males, ages 10‑17, to develop or expand their skills in supporting our residential, community, or school‑based programs. Our positions offer a competitive wage, initial and ongoing training, and a professional, engaging, caring, and committed workplace.

Counselors supervise and work directly with youth. Priorities and duties include ensuring a safe and positive environment for change, teaching, coaching, counseling, serving as role models, and responding to crises/emergencies using positive interventions, effective professional relationships, and therapeutic/behavioral skills. Staff also administer medications, track and report behaviors via computer, oversee and assist with maintaining agency/licensing living standards, and assist with physical interventions when difficult behaviors require.

Our staff may work on our main campus or in residential homes within the community.

• Shift #1 – Saturday 7 am–3 pm, Sunday 11 am–11 pm, Monday 2:30 pm–10:30 pm, Tuesday 2:30 pm–10:30 pm
• Shift #2 – Thursday 2:30 pm–10:30 pm, Friday 2:30 pm–10:30 pm, Saturday 3 pm–10:30 pm, Sunday 3 pm–10:30 pm
• Evening and weekends required. Shift hours may change or vary slightly depending on location; reasonable notification will be provided.

Bachelor’s degree preferred; experience in the field a plus and required for senior positions. Ability to engage with youth, apply sound judgment, deescalate aggressive behaviors, and follow instructions reliably. Must be able to drive and speak/understand English. Basic computer skills to access emails and use company tracking systems required. Candidates must clear background fingerprint checks, pass physical assessments (including functional abilities and drug screening), and demonstrate a driving record acceptable to our insurer (staff drive youth in company vehicles).

Hourly wage: $20 – $24.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time.

Job function:
Other (Non‑profit Organization Management).

New Haven Youth and Family Services is an EOE F/M/Disabled/Vet.