Community Care- Youth Development Counselor (Weekend Evenings)
Company: Little Flower Children and Family Services of New
Location: Wading River
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are looking for a Part-Time
Community Care Youth Development Counselor to work Friday - Sunday
3 pm to 11 pm. Position Summary The Community Care – Youth
Development Counselor provides immediate, trauma-informed support
during behavioral or emotional crises affecting youth within the
RTC community. This role ensures safety and de-escalates
high-stress situations by promoting consistent implementation of
Individualized Crisis Support Plans (ICSPs). Key Responsibilities
Crisis Response & Stabilization Respond to behavioral and emotional
crises by supporting de-escalation, ensuring safety and
facilitating post-incident reflection. Stabilize individuals and
environments, ensuring physical and emotional safety Support
re-entry into the program or setting after the crisis subsides
Assist with the supervision of youth during transition and mass
movement around campus. Conduct authorized searches in accordance
with New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
regulations Intervention Planning Assist in updating individualized
crisis prevention and response plans Participate in
interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to provide insight and
feedback. Recommend intervention strategies based on observations
and incident trends Documentation & Compliance Document critical
incidents in accordance with agency, regulatory, and licensing
requirements. Monitor trends and provide summaries to leadership
for review and analysis Support mandated reporting and emergency
response procedures Training & Capacity Building Model effective
de-escalation and intervention techniques from the Therapeutic
Crisis Intervention (TCI) Model. Support new hire and ongoing
training efforts related to behavior management Reinforce a culture
of safety, respect, and accountability Collaboration &
Communication Participate in post-incident debriefs and process
improvement efforts Performs other functions as assigned Minimum
Requirements Valid NYS driver’s license High School Diploma or GED
Experience handling groups of children & teens, preferably in a
residential setting. Ability to participate in mandated initial TCI
training during weekday evenings upon hire. Fluent English reading,
writing, speaking, computer skills necessary to record observations
and monitor reports. Must be available Sunday - Thursday 3 pm to 11
pm Special qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience working
with youth in residential, behavioral health, or crisis response
settings Understanding of trauma-informed care, behavioral support
strategies, and adolescent development Strong interpersonal,
communication, and conflict-resolution skills Ability to remain
calm and make sound decisions under pressure Proficient in
electronic documentation systems and incident reporting Work
Conditions/Availability Flexible schedule, including evenings,
weekends, and on-call shifts as needed Requires frequent movement
between program locations and the ability to respond quickly in
active situations Regular exposure to high-stress scenarios and
emotional intensity Full-time positions are available. Positions
require at least one weekend shift.
Keywords: Little Flower Children and Family Services of New , Worcester , Community Care- Youth Development Counselor (Weekend Evenings), Healthcare , Wading River, Massachusetts
