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Plaid House Inc
Residential Youth Counselor/ DSP
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What they do
A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.
$42,163 / year median in New Jersey
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated Youth Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with youth and providing supervision and behavioral health support to adolescent girls. Responsibilities
- Provide supervision to the residents to ensure health and safety
- Maintain the household environment
- Mentor and guide youth towards positive decision-making
- Collaborate with other professionals to develop and implement effective intervention plans Qualifications
- BA in related field (social work, psychology) or
- BA in unrelated field and six months experience with children in a group setting or
- HS diploma and at least twelve months experience working with children in a group setting
- Ability to work in a team environment This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth