Youth Development Counselor

St. John's Residence for Boys

Far Rockaway, Queens, NY, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Healthcare

Full Time

Job Description

If you have a passion for helping those who are underserved St. John's is a place where you can truly make a difference in the lives of some of the city's most vulnerable. St. John's is seeking to fill multiple Youth Development Counselor's (YDC) across programs located in Rockaway Park/Richmond Hill Queens, for full-time work. You may just be the next YDC!

This is a 40-hour work week with varied schedules/shifts to ensure mandated coverage. Valid NYS driver's license is required

St. John's Queens locations are in Richmond Hill and Rockaway Park, Queens. There are multiple YDC positions, both per-diem and full-time. Please confirm whether seeking full-time or per-diem assignment and location preference when submitting your resume.

Education: Minimum of a HS diploma or equivalent required w/ prior experience working with youth, preferably in child welfare; Some college preferred. *The position also requires a valid NYS drivers license in good standing

Overview of Responsibilities: The Youth Development Counselor (YDC) is the foundation of the agency and provides the oversight, supervision and guidance to the resident youth assigned to reside in one of St. John's four programs and serves as a role model, liaison and mentor while providing daily guidance. The YDC also works in collaboration with social service staff and external service providers to ensure compliance with recommendations/ court orders, as well as ACS/OCFS standards and guidelines. Full-time employees are benefit eligible and hourly rate depends on prior related experience and education.

Company DescriptionSt. John's is an established child welfare agency serving youth throughout the NYC boroughs. Our main campus is in Rockaway Park, Queens, with program sites in Richmond Hill, Brooklyn and Staten Island. Dedicated to the service, oversight, supervision and care of our youth and families. St. John's operates 24-7/, 365-days a year, providing options to accommodate a variety of scheduling needs for our staff.

Company Description

St. John's is an established child welfare agency serving youth throughout the NYC boroughs. Our main campus is in Rockaway Park, Queens, with program sites in Richmond Hill, Brooklyn and Staten Island. Dedicated to the service, oversight, supervision and care of our youth and families. St. John's operates 24-7/, 365-days a year, providing options to accommodate a variety of scheduling needs for our staff.