Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Rising Ground, Inc.

RTC - Child Care Counselor I

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $20.90–$21.62/hr

Posted: 3 days ago

Location: 2 locations (Onsite)

Last Updated: 13 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

Choose a Location

This role is available in multiple locations. Pick one to apply.

Career Insights for Youth Counselor / Worker

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Virginia data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

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.

$40,403 / year median in Virginia

+14% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Join the Rising Ground's RTC Hiring Event on Wednesday September 9th, 2026, and explore rewarding career opportunities supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

Location :

320 Walnut Street, Ground Floor (Church) Yonkers, NY 10701

Time :

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Interviews will be conducted onsite Same-day employment offers may be extended! Full-time, part-time, overnight, and per diem opportunities available Overtime opportunities available To help speed up your onboarding, please bring: A valid form of ID (Driver's License, Social Security Card, or Passport) Education credentials Two professional reference letters, if possibl e Registration Required To register, please email your resume to HTaylor@risingground.org Now Hiring for the

Following Position:

Child Care Counselor Starting Pay:

$20.90 - $21.62 per hour Child Care Counselors support the basic needs, health, and safety of our residents. In this role, you'll help guide youth through therapeutic programming and individualized treatment goals, all while creating a structured, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment — meaningful work that makes a real difference

Qualifications :

High School Diploma or GED required
Valid Driver's License strongly preferred
Strong communication and technology skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience supporting youth or at risk population in a residential setting Come meet our team, learn about our mission, and take the next step toward a career that changes lives.