Residential Youth Counselor

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. Salary: $18.50 -$23.00 ***differential offered for driver license and overnight shifts JCCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which JCCA has facilities. Visit our website: www.jccany.org