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Children's Home of Poughkeepsie

Youth Counselor

Children's Home of Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, New York, United States,


Job Location:

Childrens Home of Poughkeepsie - Poughkeepsie, NYPosition Type:

Full TimeEducation Level:

High School Diploma/GEDSalary Range:

$18.00 - $19.00 HourlyTravel Percentage:

NoneJob Category:

Nonprofit - Social ServicesDescription:

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 Empower Program.Position Summary:

Youth Counselors are responsible for the supervision of youth, organizing and completing day-to-day activities including recreation and light housekeeping. They will act as mentors and model appropriate self-regulation skills for the youth.Schedule:Sunday-Thursday 2pm-10pm, Friday-Saturday OFFSaturday-Tuesday 12pm-1pm, Wednesday-Friday OFFSunday-Tuesday, every other Saturday, 10pm-8am, Wednesday-Friday OFFThe 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.Qualifications:Essential: (Required)

Must be at least 21 years of age.High School Diploma or equivalent.Capable of vigorous physical activity, active participation in recreation, and the physical crisis intervention program of the agency at all times.Capable, at all times, of evacuating the children in an emergency via all primary and secondary exits.Positive, friendly attitude toward children.Valid New York State Driver's License with good driving record as determined by the Agency.*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.

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