Youth Counselor (Direct Care Support 1)

Overview: The Youth Counselor I is responsible to provide direct care services to young people ages 3-21 with intellectual disabilities participating in our after school and weekend programs. We are currently looking for direct service Youth Counselors to help lead program activities during our after-school (3:30-7:30pm) and Saturday programs (10am-4pm). Responsibilities: Follow the program schedule & activity calendar Provide direct care to youth in after-school and weekend programs Engage program participants in social, emotional, and recreational activities Communicate with parents Participate in the daily staff meeting Oversee safety and compliance Promote and implement the organization’s mission and overall direction Key Competencies: · Minimum of 3 months experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities · Previous leadership or management experience, preferred · Good organizational and planning skills · Strong verbal and written communication skills · Positive and friendly personality Education: · High School Diploma required, bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education or related field, preferred Job Type: Part-time Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 5 – 25 per week Benefits: Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Schedule: After school Evening shift Monday to Friday Rotating weekends Weekends as needed Application Question(s): Describe your experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities? Are you willing to work a varying schedule that includes Mon-Fri from 3:30-7:30pm and/or Saturdays from 10am-4pm? Language: a language other than English? (Preferred) Work Location: In person