Youth Counselor (5404)
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Together for Youth
Albany, NY, US
Summary
The counselor provides daily supervision, mentorship, and a structured environment for at-risk youth in a residential detention facility. They are responsible for maintaining safety, documenting incidents, and collaborating with professional staff to support the well-being of the residents.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Albany, NY 12205Position Type: Full-TimeSalary Range: $25.50 - $26.75 HourlyJob Shift: DayEvery young person has a story. Some have simply faced more obstacles than others. At Together for Youth, we believe the right relationship, at the right moment, can change the course of a life. That's why we're looking for compassionate, dependable people to join our team as Youth Counselors at our Non-Secure Detention Center. In this role, you'll help create a safe, structured environment where youth are treated with respect, encouraged to take responsibility for their choices, and supported as they begin to see new possibilities for themselves. You'll work alongside a team that believes in accountability, connection, and hope, as well as an organization that invests in you, because we know that when we take care of our people, they're able to do their best work for the youth and families who count on us.
DescriptionJob Responsibilities
Provides daily support, supervision, and mentorship to youth
Model positive behavior and conflict-resolution strategies
Help youth develop life skills, emotional regulation, and accountability.
Ensure safety, structure, and consistency within the facility
Collaborates with case managers, probation officers, educators, and mental health professionals ensuring youth’s well-being.
Maintains accurate documentation and provides detailed documentation pertaining to incident management.
Performs daily food preparation.
Adheres to agency policies and procedures; follows and supports agency mission, vision and values including participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with daily general household tasks including but not limited to laundry and more.
Transports youth and performs check in with youth while outside the facility.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum 1 year of experience working in juvenile detention centers, group homes, youth shelters, youth diversion programs or in a comparable discipline involving work with youth and families OR an associate’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience.
Successful completion of training of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification and First Aid/CPR training is required following hire as part of on-the-job training.
Successful completion and training to administer medication under direction of facility or designee.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours including day, evening, weekend, and holidays.
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.
Compensation:
The hourly pay ranges from $25.50 to $26.75 per hour; commensurate on experience.
Capital District-based new hires may be eligible for travel incentive perks in addition to hourly pay.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
#NSDCAN
For nearly 140 years, Together for Youth (formerly Berkshire Farm Center) has remained committed to a mission of empowering youth and families so they can live safely, independently, and productively within their communities. Our history is long and our commitment to our mission has not wavered, but the way we help families has evolved to meet their unique challenges.
Our 600+ staff across NYS bring their authentic selves to work each day as they serve over 2,000 children and families daily. Learn more about our mission, our commitment to DEI, and ways to get involved by visiting our website at: www.berkshirefarm.org or following us on social media.
TFY's Equity Statement:
The Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth community stands committed to embracing and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We vow to begin our journey by looking inward – by examining all biases and judgements while acknowledging both privilege and power. We are committed to better understanding privilege whether it be through race, gender, sexual identity, religion, ability, or other forms. Once fully acknowledged, we pledge to use the identified privilege to advocate for others. We understand that the work we do fosters change that will create a positive, ripple effect within our agency and in the community.
We at TFY stand committed to becoming an all-inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization that encompasses a sense of belonging for all staff members, children and families, and community partners who join us in our mission. We are committed to dismantling barriers and ideology that reinforce a non-inclusive environment.
We are dedicated to remaining open-minded, respectful, and actively choose learning over comfort. We acknowledge that everyone is on their own journey, and we strive to cultivate a culture of non-judgment, to choose words carefully, show compassion, extend grace, and consistently strive to become an advocate and ally for others.
Founded
1886
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Canaan, New York
For nearly 140 years, Together for Youth (formerly Berkshire Farm Center) has remained committed to a mission of empowering youth and families so they can live safely, independently, and productively within their communities. Our history is long and our commitment to our mission has not wavered, but the way we help families has evolved to meet their unique challenges.
Our 600+ staff across NYS bring their authentic selves to work each day as they serve over 2,000 children and families daily. Learn more about our mission, our commitment to DEI, and ways to get involved by visiting our website at: www.berkshirefarm.org or following us on social media.
TFY's Equity Statement:
The Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth community stands committed to embracing and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We vow to begin our journey by looking inward – by examining all biases and judgements while acknowledging both privilege and power. We are committed to better understanding privilege whether it be through race, gender, sexual identity, religion, ability, or other forms. Once fully acknowledged, we pledge to use the identified privilege to advocate for others. We understand that the work we do fosters change that will create a positive, ripple effect within our agency and in the community.
We at TFY stand committed to becoming an all-inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization that encompasses a sense of belonging for all staff members, children and families, and community partners who join us in our mission. We are committed to dismantling barriers and ideology that reinforce a non-inclusive environment.
We are dedicated to remaining open-minded, respectful, and actively choose learning over comfort. We acknowledge that everyone is on their own journey, and we strive to cultivate a culture of non-judgment, to choose words carefully, show compassion, extend grace, and consistently strive to become an advocate and ally for others.
Founded
1886
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Canaan, New York
