YOUTH COUNSELORS I-III (JOB ID: 40548)

Location: US:NH:MANCHESTER Occupation Category: 21-0000 Community and Social Service Occupations Employment Type: FULL-TIME Post Date: 05/03/2024 Close Date: 06/04/2024 Salary: 19.570-33.470 USD

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health and Human Services

Division for Children, Youth, and Families

Sununu Youth Services Center- Manchester, NH

YOUTH COUNSELOR I-III

Multiple positions-Full Time- All Shifts

Youth Counselor I -III $19.57-$33.47 Hourly USD

Plus Direct Care Pay and shift differential when applicable

Direct Care $.133/hr,2nd shift: $1.20/hr and rotating, $1.50/hr 3rd Shift Differential , and Weekend $2.00/hr

This position offers aTrainee Statusat a pay rate of $18.85 per hour; candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of Trainee Level and meet Youth Counselor I level within six (6) months of hire date

*The certification level identified by the DHHS Human Resource Office is based upon the minimum qualifications. Upon consideration of the applicants relevant work experience, interview, and the Supplemental Job Description, the DCYF hiring manager will determine the level a candidate will be hired at.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced in the posting!See Per 405.1.

18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree

36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree

54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Children, Youth, and Families has a full time vacancy for Youth Counselor I-III.

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YOUTH COUNSELOR TRAINEE Provides a safe and secure environment for adjudicated or detained juveniles. Coordinates and supervises residents daily activities, monitor and assesses behavior to assure continued safety and security. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

YOUTH COUNSELOR I Provides a safe and secure environment for adjudicated or detained juveniles. Coordinates and supervises residents daily activities, monitor and assesses behavior to assure continued safety and security. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

YOUTH COUNSELOR II Provides a safe and secure environment for adjudicated or detained juveniles. Coordinates and supervises residents daily activities, monitors and assesses behavior to assure continued safety and security. Participates as a member of the Treatment Team that develops and implements individual treatment plans for assigned residents and assists Youth Counselor IIIs in providing group and individual counseling to assigned residents. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

YOUTH COUNSELOR III Provides a safe and secure environment for adjudicated or detained juveniles. Coordinates and supervises residents daily activities, monitors and assesses behavior to assure continued safety and security. Participates as a member of the Treatment Team that develops and implements individual treatment plans and conducts group and individual resident counseling for assigned residents. Supervises subordinate Youth Counselors positions. Upholds the vision and mis ion of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

YOUTH COUNSELOR TRAINEE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Associates 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: Six months 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 youths 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 drivers license required if responsible for transporting residents/students.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must successfully complete the Juvenile Justice Academy within twelve months of employment from date of hire as a Youth Counselor Trainee. Upon completion of the Juvenile Justice Academy, must attend 40 hours of in service training annually.

YOUTH COUNSELOR I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Associates 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 drivers license required if responsible for transporting residents/students.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must successfully complete the Juvenile Justice Academy within twelve months of employment from 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 Trainee, in addition to the above, 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 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.

YOUTH COUNSELOR II MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's degree 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