Youth Counselor( White Plains,NY)

JOB TITLE:                   Youth Counselor

FLSA:                            Non- Emempt

DEPARTMENT:             Youth Services

REPORTS TO:             Program Director

LOCATION:                  Yonkers,NY

SALARY:                      $18.00 Hourly

SUMMARY:

The Counselor delivers a range of academic, enrichment, recreational, and leadership development programming to participating youth through a Positive Youth Development context that fosters growth and learning, maximizes safety, and instills hope and motivation. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the wellbeing of a group of participating teens (13-19+ years) throughout program hours. Ensures the safety of all participants throughout program implementation.
• Creates a Teen Center curriculum for participating teens through activities focusing on leadership, college readiness, social/emotional wellness, literacy, and STEM
• Leads a range of enrichment, recreation, and leadership development programs designed to increase self-esteem and teach important life skills.
• Attends weekly team meetings, training sessions by OCFS and others, parent meetings, and other assigned meetings to market the program and report on outcomes.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of Oak Teen Center Lounge and Alder Gymnasium when Teens are in programs and activities
• Respond to emergency situations i.e fire drills, evacuation, shelter in place, lock downs, etc.
• Escort teens to various activities in the building and in the community when necessary
• Facilities maintenance i.e disinfect room, equipment, light cleaning etc.
• Distribution of program supplies, i.e work books, technology, art supplies
• Other duties assigned as needed

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma/GED and at least two years of expertise in direct afterschool program delivery required. College diploma preferred. High energy, dynamic personality and genuine passion for youth needed. Ability to lift push or pull 50 lbs as needed.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.