After School Youth Counselor, Special Services

Commonpoint is hiring Yoth Counselors situated within the Special Services Department. The Special Services Department plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life within an inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community. Under the group leader’s supervision, the individual hired as a youth counselor will be responsible for the daily supervision and safety of the children. The youth counselor will also assist the group leader in planning goals and activities for all of the children.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Group Leader, the Youth Counselor is directly responsible for the children assigned to the group from the time they arrive to the end of the day.
• Youth Counselors will implement activities that have been developed in accordance with the child’s specific needs.
• Youth Counselors are expected to engage and interact with the children throughout the day and follow the group room schedule and individualized therapeutic interventions.
• Youth Counselors should serve as good role models for the children which fosters the agency’s values and mission.
• Youth Counselors are expected to arrive at work promptly to ensure proper staff coverage for the group room.
• All staff are responsible to keep their group rooms organized and clean

Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidates should be at least 18 years of age, however if the candidate is 16 -17 years of age, they may be considered if they have experience working with children with special needs.
• The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The candidate must have willingness to accept guidance and supervision, and a sense of patience for the children we serve.
• Previous experience in a Commonpoint role is a plus. Previous experience with neurodiverse individuals preferred
• BBeing an active worker when collaborating as a team to support our neurodiverse children
• Consistently shows up prepared, follows through on assigned responsibilities, and meets expectations within established timelines.
• Responds effectively to changing priorities, learns new tasks quickly, and applies feedback to improve performance.
• Adheres to safety protocols, policies, and ethical standards, and represents the agency professionally in all interactions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Job Details

Salary : $17 per hour

Hours: Part-Time, Monday–Friday, 2:00 to 6:00 PM

Location : Sam Field Center 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy Little Neck NY 11362

Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, directly to Marianna Albines at [email protected]. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.