Residential Youth Counselors Needed!

Summary
The Residential Youth Counselor (RYC) on JCCA’s Residential Treatment Campus, builds strong, positive relationships with youth, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and empowered within a therapeutic campus community.

Whether you are beginning your career in behavioral health or bringing experience in youth care, this role offers hands-on experience, professional training, and meaningful growth opportunities.

Summary of Responsibilities

· Provide supervision and guidance to youth in residential cottages, on campus, and in the community

· Lead and participate in therapeutic, recreational, and skill-building activities

· Transport and accompany youth to appointments, home visits, and community outings

· Support daily routines including hygiene, meals, organization, and school readiness

· Teach and reinforce essential life skills such as emotional regulation, communication, accountability, and self-care

· Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating healthy boundaries and respectful communication

· Build strengths-based, trusting relationships through encouragement and consistency

· Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment

· Partner with clinicians, team members, and families to support treatment goals

· Complete required documentation including daily logs and incident reports

Qualifications

· High School Diploma or GED required (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred)

· Must be 21 years of age or older

· Ability to pass background checks

· Strong interest in working with youth and young adults in a residential setting

· Valid NY, NJ, or CT driver’s license preferred

If you are compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a real impact in the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply.

***differential offered for driver license and overnight shifts

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.50 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you available for any of the following schedules: Friday-Tuesday 8am-4pm or Thursday-Monday 4pm-12am?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Pleasantville, NY 10570 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $19 - $23