Residential Counselor

Position Type: Full-Time (Various shifts available)
Compensation: Above Minimum Wage (Starting pay rates)

New Hire Bonus: $500
Bilingual (Spanish) Bonus: $750

Make a Difference with Hope For Youth

Hope For Youth is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Residential Counselors (Direct Care Staff). Our residential services program is designed to build resiliency in youth across various locations in Suffolk County.  We are also honored to announce that the Hauppauge Industrial Association of Long Island (HIA-LI), an advocate for its member organizations since 1978, has recognized HFY as their Not-For Profit Business Award honoree for Excellence in 2025!

This role is essential in supporting youth in a structured, supportive, and therapeutic environment. We offer both full-time and part-time opportunities, with flexible shifts. Be sure to include your availability when applying!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support to youth, including:

  • Documentation

  • Laundry and cleaning

  • Transportation to appointments

  • Supervising recreational and daily living activities

• Supervise and support youth using the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) model-without therapeutic holds

• Resolve resident issues or concerns effectively and compassionately

• Attend all required staff meetings, supervision sessions, and training programs

• Perform any additional responsibilities as required by Hope For Youth, oversight agencies, and applicable regulations

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Valid NYS Driver's License in good standing

  • Must be 21 years of age or older to transport youth

• Ability to meet physical requirements, including:

  • Operating a motor vehicle

  • Lifting/moving up to 50 pounds

  • Escorting youth in the community

  • Physically intervening in crisis situations if needed

• Flexibility to work various shifts and locations

• Relevant experience in childcare, residential, or human services settings is preferred

Why Work at Hope For Youth?

• Supportive, mission-driven team environment

• Opportunities for training, growth, and advancement

• Meaningful work that positively impacts youth across Long Island

Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.

H ere are some of the benefits of working for Hope For Youth!

• Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers
• Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging
• Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
• Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
• Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Special Events and Recognition Awards
• Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available.
• 91% Employer-paid medical premiums
• Generous paid time off
• Agency-funded Pension Plan
• Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac
• Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability

Please include resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract, including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL), State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR), DMV record review, criminal records screening, reference checks, for some roles, a physical exam. Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org