ACCESS: SUPPORTS FOR LIVING YOUTH COUNS II Salary in the United States

Location: Chester, NY
Hours: 40hrs. Tuesday-Saturday 11pm-7am Overnights.
Rate of pay: $13.50 per hour

Access: Supports for Living Inc. is in the business of doing good.  We have a mission: To help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible.  Here, you’ll be a valued part of an innovative team that touches the lives of more than 10,000 people each year across the Hudson Valley in programs supporting people to pursue the life they imagine.  At Access, we believe in work with a purpose.

Job Description: 

The Youth Counselor II is responsible to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents in their care.  The provide supervision to resident within the boundaries of the program; intervene, when necessary as well as process incidents.  The Youth Counselor II is also responsible for documentation responsibilities i.e. incident reports,, behavioral reports, etc. and identifying the strengths and areas of growth a resident may have in regards to personal, social or daily living skills.  This person will also teach and encourage resident participation in therapeutic recreational and community activities and assist them with their academic responsibilities.  They will be a role model and coach youth on pro-social behaviors in both recreational and educational environments and supports constructive resident-family visitation and involvement in community activities.  This person will also have medication administration responsibilities.

In this position you will:
-Ensure the safety and well-being of residents in their care.
-Provide clear and accurate documentation.
-Administer medication as prescribed by a doctor.


Qualifications:
-Minimum age requirement of 21
-Must demonstrate leadership, compassion and consistency
-Must meet physical requirements, which may include, but not limited to lifting greater than 50 lbs., walking long periods/distances, running and physically intervening/restraining when prudent.
-Bachelor’s Degree with no Experience
-Associates in a related field with some experience
-All others, minimum 2 years’ experience working with children

Access offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage; an array of voluntary benefits (term life, whole life, identity theft protection and pet insurance); Healthcare and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts; employer paid Short Term Disability, LTD and AD&D; a matching 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, accelerated holiday pay and tuition assistance.  

To see all career opportunities or learn more about Access and our services visit http://accesssupports.org.  Like us on Facebook and connect with us on LinkedIn.



ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK. ALSO ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT ON SUBMISSION TO A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST AND RECEIPT OF A NEGATIVE DRUG TEST RESULT. 


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