Senior Residential Counselor

Location: Amityville, NY
Shift: Monday 7am-3pm, Wednesday-Saturday 3pm-11pm
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week) Overtime opportunities
Pay: $21.50-$22.50/hour hourly bilingual differential for Spanish/English new hires

We are also honored to announce that the Hauppauge Industrial Association of Long Island (HIA-LI), an advocate for its member organizations since 1978, has recognized HFY as their Not-For Profit Business Award honoree for Excellence in 2025!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and teens? We're looking for a dedicated Senior Residential Counselor to join our residential team at Hope For Youth in a non-secure youth detention program. In this role, you'll support young people through challenging times, help create a safe and structured environment, and lead by example for both residents and staff on your shift.

How you will generally spend your time:

• Serve as a mentor and leader for youth and fellow counselors

• Maintain a supportive, safe, and respectful environment

• Help guide youth toward positive choices and personal growth

• Collaborate with a caring and experienced team

Why Join Us?

• Rewarding, purpose-driven work that truly impacts lives

• Amazing coworkers and supportive leadership

• Paid Time Off (PTO) from start and advancement opportunities

• Special staff events and recognition programs

• Competitive starting pay with bilingual pay differential

If you're looking to be part of a workplace where you are valued and your work matters, apply today!

Apply now to join our mission and make a lasting impact.

To qualify for this job you need to be or have at minimum:

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. Valid NYS driver's license in good standing
3. Ability to:

• work flexible schedule
• Lift/move up to fifty (50) pounds
• Escort residents into the community and to appointments to service providers as needed
• Physically restrain a child or youth during a crisis situation (TCI Training is provided with focus on de-escalation techniques)
• Read/write reports and log entries, repetitive wrist/finger movements
• Operate a motor vehicle carrying up to 10 children and youth
• Support other projects as needed within the Residential Department
• Open to supervision and able to work as part of a team
• Role model appropriately; nurture, teach, and structure daily living setting
• Organize activities and engage youth throughout the shift
• Support the overall mission of Hope For Youth

Please include resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hope For Youth, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All offers must be made contingent and once a contingent offer has been accepted, all processing must note the contingency throughout the process.

Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope For Youth.

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!
• Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers
• Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging
• Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
• Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
• Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Special Events and Recognition Awards
• Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available
• 91% Employer-paid medical premiums
• Generous paid time off
• Agency-funded Pension Plan
• Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac.
• Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability

Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org

Additional Pay Range Information

The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.).

Salary : $22 - $23