Youth Counselors OVERNIGHT SHIFT - Dix Hills, NY, United States - WellLife Network

Description

Position Summary*:

The Recreation Counselor work's to provide opportunities for the youth of WellLife Network's Community Residence program to engage in pro-social activities and skill building activities that can be easily replicated by the youth's family.

This includes helping youth develop skills to meet the stressors of life in appropriate stress relieving activities.

This also includes providing opportunities for the youth to challenge themselves emotionally, mentally, physically, socially, and creatively in order to grow as individuals and function in life to their fullest capacity.

Activity Planning:

• Organize and document a diverse monthly calendar of recreational activities in collaboration with youth

Skill Development:

• Create and submit skill-building activity sheets for community outings.

* *Supply Management:

• Purchase recreational supplies with approval, maintaining inventory organization.

* *Communication:

• Relay necessary information to staff for program implementation and develop community relations to support the program.

* *Individualized Resident Care:

• Offer tailored supervision and care for each resident, ensuring their safety and well-being.

* *Behavioral Modeling:

• Demonstrate positive behaviors and embody the program's core values to influence residents constructively.

* *Strength-

Based Practices:

• Utilize strength-based techniques to foster resilience and asset-building among the youth.

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Skill Development:

• Assess and instruct residents in daily and independent living skills, while also tracking their progress.

* *Household Management:

• Create a homely atmosphere, showing responsibility in carrying out household duties alongside residents.

* *Service Planning:

• Actively participate in the development and review of service plans, aligning with individual goals and objectives.

* *Trauma-

Informed Care:

• Apply trauma-sensitive practices in all interactions and care provided to residents.

* *Transport and Supervision:

• Accompany residents to various appointments and activities, providing necessary supervision and transportation.

* *Counseling Support:

• Offer both formal and informal counseling and support to residents, contributing to their emotional and social development.

* *Medication Management:

• Ensure strict adherence to prescribed medication regimens for each resident.

* *Behavioral Support:

• Aid residents in managing their behavior and provide crisis intervention when necessary.

* *Residential Upkeep:

• Assist with residence upkeep, including general cleaning, laundry, shopping, meal planning and preparation, and coach residents in these skills.

* *Training Participation:

• Engage in staff meetings, in-service, and OMH trainings as mandated.

* *Ad Hoc Tasks and

Organizational Commitment:

• Willingly attend unique events, such as the annual Family Bonds retreat, and perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating a versatile and dedicated approach to the comprehensive well-being of the youth and the overarching mission of the organization.

The Recreation Counselor will be required to have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field with a minimum 2 years' experience working with seriously emotionally disturbed children and adolescents and their families or a licensed Recreation Therapist


Job Type:
Full-time
75 per hour
Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Bachelor's (Required)
First Aid Certification (Preferred)

• Ability to Relocate:
• Relocate before starting work (Required)