Youth Counselor

Rising Ground

. Build positive relationships with youth ages 11 to 21 in secure residential juvenile justice settings .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $42,840 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to build positive relationships with youth in secure residential settings while ensuring their safety and emotional support. Proficient in performing physical interventions and managing crisis situations according to established protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Safe Crisis Management (SCM) TrainingDirect Services In Mental HealthDirect Services In Juvenile Justice ProgrammingValid NYS Driver’s LicensePhysical Restraint Techniques

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Hard Skills

Crisis InterventionPhysical Restraint TechniquesDirect ServicesRoutine Office TasksEmotional Support

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ComputersPhonesPrinters

Certifications & Qualifications

Safe Crisis Management (SCM) Certification

Industry Keywords

Juvenile JusticeYouth ServicesResidential CareMental HealthEmergency Protocols

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build positive relationships with youth ages 11 to 21 in secure residential juvenile justice settings
Ensure youth safety, care, supervision, and emotional support
Help youth work toward becoming productive members of society
Perform direct physical intervention during emergencies according to agency safety protocols
Eat with residents during mealtime
Work at assigned juvenile justice facilities throughout the five boroughs
Travel between Rising Ground sites as needed
Work mandatory overtime based on program needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid NYS Driver’s License
Required high school diploma
Associate’s degree + 2 years of direct services in mental health or juvenile justice programming
Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of direct services in mental health or juvenile justice programming preferred
Successful completion of Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training, including a written assessment and physical demonstration of restraint techniques
Ongoing successful completion of required SCM refresher courses
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Ability to work in-person in New York City at least 3 days per week
Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites if required
Availability for any three shifts: 7:30 am–3:30 pm, 3:30 pm–11:30 pm, or 11:30 pm–7:30 am
Some weekends required
Ability to perform routine office and support tasks, including using computers, phones, printers, and climbing stairs
Ability to perform approved physical restraints with youth
Physical strength, stamina, and agility to support weights equivalent to or greater than the employee’s body weight up to 250 lbs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health (3 plan options), dental (2 plan options), and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Paid Vacation
Paid Personal Days
Remote / flexible work options (If applicable)