Youth Counselor-Bilingual Required

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking  Youth Counselors to work in our Unaccompanied Children Program.

Position Summary: 

The Youth Counselor provides direct care, supervision, and support to children and adolescents residing in the agency’s Children’s. This short-term, therapeutic program serves youth experiencing emotional or behavioral crises, offering stabilization and skill development in a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment. The Youth Counselor plays a key role in implementing individualized crisis intervention plans, engaging youth in therapeutic activities, and fostering a supportive, nurturing atmosphere to promote emotional regulation and recovery. Youth Counselors will act as a mentor and model appropriate self-regulation skills for the youth.

Available Schedules: 

Wednesday-Saturday 7a-5p, Sunday-Tuesday OFF (185/187)

Wednesday-Saturday 7a-5p, Sunday-Tuesday OFF (Clyde)

Sunday-Wednesday 7am-5pm, Thursday-Saturday OFF (Hillman/Clyde)

Sunday-Wednesday 7am-5pm, Thursday-Saturday OFF (187 Fulton)

Wednesday-Saturday 12p-10p Sunday-Tuesday OFF (Clyde)

The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.

MINIMUM:

• High school diploma or equivalent degree
• Valid New York State Driver’s License with good driving record as determined by the Agency 
• Minimum of 1 year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting.
• Proficient in computer and documentation skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

PREFERRED: 

• Related education and experience are preferred
• Strong personal interested in a variety of life activities
• Related skills, training, or certificates 

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.