ACCESS: SUPPORTS FOR LIVING Youth Counselor II - Per Diem Salary in the United States

Location: Chester, NY
Hours: Per Diem
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: 
Provide supervision of youth and ensure overall safety for youth, colleagues and self. 
Collaborate with fellow Youth Counselors, Senior Counselors, Site Supervisors, Social Workers and youth to provide team led, person centered care.
Preform duties professionally with the highest of integrity and communication.
Serve as a mentor and role model by demonstrating appropriate social interactions and implementing approved crisis intervention techniques and strategies as needed.
Complete and review documentation, in accordance with regulations and policies. 
Provide transportation for youth to various sites in the community utilizing an agency vehicle.
Provide Independent Living Skills (ILS) development programming as assigned by means of:

Health Maintenance – supports youth in achieving optimal health, which may include scheduling medical appointments, medication administration as prescribed by a doctor and healthy meal planning and preparation 
Money Management- handling youth personal allowance and petty cash.
Household Maintenance- ensures routine household maintenance gets completed as needed, which may include meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, physical plant upkeep, and personalization of bedroom areas.
Personal Care– supports youth with all personal care needs.  

Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

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 with Access visit http://accessrealjobs.org.  To 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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