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Youth Counselor

Location US-NY-Staten Island
ID 2026-1104
Category
Community Support & Outreach Roles
Position Type
Full-Time
Employer
Heartshare Human Services of New York

Company Overview

The Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center is partnering with Heartshare to find qualified candidates for a Youth Counselor in Staten Island, New York. Heartshare is a human services agency that steps up and steps in for those who society has too often overlooked and ignored. Staff at every level of the organization play a crucial role in helping to support those we assist. Together, we help children and adults across New York City learn, heal, grow, and thrive. We are seeking team members who want to contribute to the betterment of society — individuals who believe that everyone deserves a voice and a chance. Heartshare employees help give the people in our programs that loudspeaker and that doorway to a better future.

Position Overview

The Youth Counselor works as scheduled in Healing Homes, providing supervision, support and direction to children fostering their positive growth and development; maintains a hazard free, clean and orderly household; prepares meals to conform to menus; completes all required logs, forms and reports, participates in meetings as scheduled; accompanies groups or individual children for outside activities or appointments as scheduled.

 

This position is located in Staten Island, NY. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide daily supervision and care for youth in a structured residential setting
  • Support residents with daily routines including school attendance, meals, chores, and bedtime
  • Monitor health and well-being, including administering medications as required
  • Transport and accompany youth to appointments, school, and recreational activities
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized living environment
  • Document incidents, progress notes, and required reports in a timely manner
  • Support independent living skills development and facilitate group activities
  • Provide crisis intervention, guidance, and behavioral support using trauma-informed practices

Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of professional child care or youth services experience required
  • Ability to support, guide, and supervise children in a structured environment
  • Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to remain calm and provide leadership in crisis situations
  • Must demonstrate emotional stability and serve as a positive role model
  • Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Valid driver’s license preferred (for transportation duties)

Pay Range

USD $23.50 - USD $23.50 /Hr.

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Veterans and their spouses are encouraged to apply.