Youth Counselor
Company: Westhab Inc.
Location: Yonkers
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Youth
Counselor (Part-Time M-F ,2pm -7pm) DEPARTMENT: Dayspring Youth
Services FLSA: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Program Director, Dayspring
Youth Services SALARY: $17.00 hourly SUMMARY: The Youth Counselor
delivers a range of academic, enrichment, recreational and
leadership developing programming to participating youth through a
Positive Youth Development context that fosters growth and
learning, maximizes safety and instills hope and motivation. DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the wellbeing of a group of
participating youth (5-12 years) throughout program hours. Ensures
the safety of all participants throughout program implementation.
Provides academic instruction that supports the school day
curriculum of participating youth through curricula focusing on
literacy and STEM. Leads a range of enrichment, recreation, and
leadership development programs designed to increase self-esteem
and teach important life skills. Attends weekly team meetings,
training sessions by OCFS and others, parent meetings, and other
assigned meetings to market the program and report on outcomes.
Respond to emergency situations i.e. fire drills, evacuation,
shelter in place, lock downs, etc. Escort children to various
activities in the building and in the community if necessary.
Facilities maintenance i.e. disinfect room, equipment, light
cleaning etc. Distribution of snacks and program supplies, i.e.
work books, technology, art supplies. Other duties assigned as
needed. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High School
Diploma/GED and at least two years or expertise in direct
afterschool program delivery required. College diploma preferred.
High energy, dynamic personality and genuine passion for youth
needed. Ability to lift, push, or pull 50lbs as needed. AGENCY
PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS: Westhab is the premier
organization of our kind in our region, providing housing and
supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable
members of our community each year. We are staffed by an
extraordinary group of hard-working professionals that are fully
committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives .
Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are
high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have
the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are
results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact.
If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be
because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that
come with joining this kind of team. (EOE) OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA): The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions
to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing
training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with
all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to
keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards. M- F,
2pm-7pm.
Keywords: Westhab Inc., Passaic , Youth Counselor, Education / Teaching , Yonkers, New Jersey
