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Division for Children, Youth, & Families
Sununu Youth Services Center- Manchester, NH
YOUTH COUNSELOR I-III
Multiple positions - Part Time - All Shifts
PART-TIME - 29.5 Hrs/week
Youth Counselor I -III $19.96-$34.14 Hourly USD
Plus Direct Care Pay & shift differential when applicable
Direct Care $.133/hr, 2nd shift: $1.20/hr, rotating, $1.50/hr 3rd Shift Differential, & Weekend $2.00/hr
**This position offers a Trainee Status at a pay rate of $19.23 per hour; candidate must meet the minimum qualifications for Youth Counselor I level within one (1) year of hire date**
*The certification level identified by the DHHS Human Resource Office is based upon the minimum qualifications. Upon consideration of the applicant's relevant work experience, interview, and the Supplemental Job Description, the DCYF hiring manager will determine the level at which a candidate will be hired.*
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience, and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education. Please see Minimum Qualifications for specifics.
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Children, Youth, and Families has a part-time vacancy for Youth Counselor I-III.
REQUIRED: APPLY DIRECTLY TO OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.NH.GOV
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YOUTH COUNSELOR I
Provides a safe and secure environment for adjudicated or detained juveniles. Coordinates and supervises residents' daily activities, monitors and assesses behavior to ensure continued safety and security. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs, and principles in daily practice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Details for II-III available on WWW.NH.GOV)
Education: Associate’s degree or 60 credits from a recognized college or technical institute with a study in sociology, psychology, human services, behavioral science, social work, education, liberal studies, theology, or criminal justice. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: One year experience working in organized group activities such as camp counseling, Boy or Girl Scouting, school or church programs, coaching sports, working with mentally and physically challenged youth and adults in a school, daycare, hospital, or correctional/rehabilitative setting, or any similarly related experience. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
License/Certification: Valid New Hampshire driver’s license required if responsible for transporting residents/students.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must successfully complete the Juvenile Justice Academy within twelve months of employment from the date of hire as a Youth Counselor I.
Upon completion of the Juvenile Justice Academy, must attend 40 hours of in-service training annually.
For promotion from Youth Counselor I to Youth Counselor II, in addition to the Special Requirements, must meet the following requirements prior to promotion:
– Must have successfully completed the formal mentoring program.
– Must receive a satisfactory performance evaluation and be free of any disciplinary action.
– Must have approval from the Assistant House Leader, Treatment Coordinator, and Residential/Clinical Administrator.
– Case records must all be complete and up to date as determined by the supervisor at the time of the annual performance evaluation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
YOUTH COUNSELOR I:
* Performs constant surveillance to ensure a safe and secure environment, free from assaults, escapes, attempted suicides, and other potentially dangerous or fatal situations. Inspects and searches residents and their living areas for contraband and ensures protection of resident possessions or evidential material.
* Demonstrates the ability to handle potentially volatile situations including suicide attempts, assaults, attempted escapes, etc. Physically subdues aggressive, and at times assaultive, residents within guidelines established by the Agency.
* Organizes and supervises daily recreational, motivational, and educational activities to encourage growth and development of residents. Monitors and documents residents’ behaviors for symptoms, side effects, or any improvements while on psychotropic drugs or other medications.
* Pursues escaped/escaping residents (within the physical facility property located at 1056 N River Rd. Manchester, NH) with the intent to apprehend and return them to the Agency.
* Communicates in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing, with various outside agencies/individuals, such as court officials, JSO’s, families, medical and clinical personnel, law enforcement personnel, lawyers, and residents. Demonstrates the ability to communicate in alternative methods for residents who may be cognitively impaired or have learning disabilities.
* Acts as a positive role model for residents to help facilitate maturity and growth. Orients new residents to the program to ensure that they understand the expectations of their unit’s program.
* Must perform accountabilities in accordance with established safety policies and procedures.
* Communicates with supervisors regarding issues related to workplace safety.
* Operates and monitors surveillance and access control equipment in the Control Center and Operations Center of the architecturally secure facilities operated by the agency.
* May be directed to participate as a member of a crisis response team within the facility.
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